My wife, Rabbi Naomi Levy, gave a sermon last Shabbat that changed my mind about Purim, a holiday I’ve never really liked. Dressing up annoys me. Most hamentashen disappoint me. With its costumes, ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. The Jewish holiday of Purim begins at sundown on March 23, ...
Purim commemorates the events recorded in the Megillah (Book of Esther), when the Jewish people in ancient Persia were saved ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical Book ...
There are a lot of things to love about Purim, the holiday that raucously commemorates Jews’ victory over the villainous Haman in ancient Persia. But in my view, ubiquitous boxes of dry, crumbly ...
The congregation of Ohav Zedek Temple celebrated Jewish festival on Saturday. Avner Griver holds his daughters Zahara, 2, and Bayla, 6 months, as they watch magician Jim McCarthy perform at a social ...
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins Thursday night, and the tri-cornered hamantaschen is its signature dessert. North Jersey bakers are experimenting on the old, poppy-seed filled version and now offer ...
Purim in the Circus — Chabad of Novato’s Purim celebration features the “Tricks to Happiness” circus show, Megillah reading, ...
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 ...
The colossal hamantasch, baked by Brooklyn’s Strauss Bakery, was created to raise funds for an anti-hunger campaign from Masbia Soup Kitchen Network. (New York Jewish Week) — A giant, 50-pound ...