Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes read the Book of Esther, which tells the story of the Jewish ...

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...

Wherever we travel, wherever we find ourselves in this vast world, all we have to do is pay attention, look around, maybe put ...

Purim begins on the evening of March 13, 2025, and concludes at sundown on March 14, 2025.

The folk singer Tom Lehrer penned a famous ditty in which he alluded to spending Jewish holidays in places where the name of the holiday and of the place blended rhythmically: Chanukah in Santa Monica ...

Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.

In Israel, entire classes of schoolchildren have worn orange Batman capes and masks, in a nod to both Ariel Bibas’ passion ...

Against the backdrop of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, Jewish fighters came from the frontlines to celebrate Purim ...

Israel has returned to war and the hostages ... The emphasis on speaking about the Book of Esther a few days before Purim strongly resonated with me. The nuances of how Esther spoke with the ...

Purim has come and gone, but I can’t stop thinking about it. Perhaps this is because Purim’s Megillat Esther is the only one of the five megillot that is read not once but twice. Eicha ...

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. joined local Jewish leaders to celebrate the holiday of Purim with a unique ...

Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more than just a festive occasion filled with costumes, laughter, and delicious pastries. It carries profound lessons about resilience ...