Posts Tagged: purim
Jewish Individualism Will Not Work, But Solidarity Must
During the events of Purim, Haman approached King Xerxes I and said, "There is a certain race of people scattered through all the provinces of...
Behind the Mask
JNS.org - Purim is a serious festival. Yet many people consider it merely a children’s masquerade party. The very notion of dressing up, wearing masks...
Purim, and the Masks Our Students Wear
For many children -- and adults -- one of the most exciting elements of Purim is the opportunity to dress up in costumes. When wearing...
A Purim Guide for the Perplexed, 2025
Ahead of this year's Purim celebrations on Thursday night, here are seven facts you should know about the holiday: 1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation...
Following Purim Request, Jerusalem Cancels Fireworks for Independence Day
Following calls to forgo toy explosives for the Jewish holiday of Purim last week, the Jerusalem municipality announced that this year's Israeli Independence Day events...
Hezbollah Attacks Force Israeli Children to Take Cover During Holiday
Purim, an especially joyous Jewish holiday enjoyed by parents and children alike, was marred in Israel by rocket alarms on Sunday. Around noon local time, rocket...
IDF Asks That Children Avoid Using Toy Explosives During Purim Celebrations to Protect Soldiers
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari released a video on Friday, shortly before Shabbat, calling on Israelis to avoid using toy explosives and other noisy...
Why Purim Matters So Much This Year
Purim matters so much this year. It tells a never ending story. We were threatened with destruction. We responded by finding ways to combat the...
Washington Post Slams Israel; Distorts Terrorist Attacks That Killed Equivalent of 500 Americans
The Washington Post used a Jewish holiday to attack the Jewish state. The Post’s March 7, 2023, report treated antisemites as credible sources and omitted...
What to Know About Purim 2023
Purim is set to begin on Monday evening. Below are some facts and stories you might know about the holiday, outside of reading the Megillah...
Kyiv Jews Celebrate Purim Despite Russian Siege: ‘Shushan Is Here’
Despite the ongoing Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, the city’s Jews are celebrating the Purim holiday and publicly reading the Megillat Esther...
Mayim Bialik Makes Purim Hamantaschen After Presenting at Critics Choice Awards
After presenting at the 27th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jewish actress Mayim Bialik went home to bake hamantaschen cookies for the Jewish holiday of...
Israel Will Not Close West Bank Crossings During Purim for First Time in Five Years
For the first time in five years, Israel will not place the West Bank under closure during the Purim holiday, Israeli media reported Wednesday. Israel often...
A Purim Guide for the Perplexed, 2022
Here are some facts about Purim, as we celebrate the holiday this year: 1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation holiday -- just like Passover and...
