Amidst the world’s many sacred days, one Jewish holiday stands out as uniquely joyful, playful, and deeply human—Purim. Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more ...

Note: The author of this article writes “G-d” with hyphenation to respect an interpretation of a Jewish rule about honoring the Holy One’s name. Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical ...

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 ...

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“What was meant to be a joyful (belated) celebration of Purim — a holiday that embraces resilience, Jewish pride, inclusivity, and joy — instead became a target for hostility as our Hillel ...

Purim was carnival day all over Jewish Palestine this year. At Tel-Aviv, the festivities started early. Thousands of people arrived from Jerusalem, Haifa and the neighboring colonies. On Saturday ...

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Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Purim is a Jewish festival that usually happens in February or March each year. It celebrates a story from the ...