Commentary writer Bruce D. Forman writes that Purim is “the most psychologically modern of all Jewish holidays.” ...

Commentary writer, Judith Levy, talks about her special relationship with Purim and the importance of the holiday.

Purim commemorates the events recorded in the Megillah (Book of Esther), when the Jewish people in ancient Persia were saved ...

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...

Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the ...

The Port Jewish Center will fill its kitchens with flour, sugar and the smell of freshly baked hamantaschen during its annual ...

For the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, avocado oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla ...

MCKENNA IN JUST ABOUT TEN MINUTES. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, TJ. TODAY THE YORK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER CELEBRATED PURIM, A JEWISH HOLIDAY COMMEMORATING THE JEWISH PEOPLE’S. RESCUE FROM MASSACRE. AS ...

Purim in the Circus — Chabad of Novato’s Purim celebration features the “Tricks to Happiness” circus show, Megillah reading, hamantaschen and kids’ activities. At 695 de Long Ave., Novato. 5 p.m.

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...

Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates events told in the Book of Esther. Synagogues throughout the island this week marked the Jewish holiday of Purim with festive celebrations. The holiday honors ...

Four years into war, Jewish communities across Ukraine are preparing for Purim amid blackouts and shortage; 24,000 mishloach manot and emergency aid are distributed nationwide.