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

On the day we wear masks, we are commanded not to look away. This Purim, when a hand reaches out, give. Start with something ...

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish festival of Purim and why a big part of it is nurturing the inner child.

As we approach Purim in just a few weeks, there is a profound connection between the garments of Ki Tetzaveh and the masks and costumes we will soon wear. In the Book of Esther, God’s name is never ...

As our Crown Heights community prepares their costumes and plan their seudos, CSSY is encouraging community members to fulfill their mitzvah of Matanos L’evyonim, ensuring funds reach families in time ...

There’s something wonderfully ironic about the fact that Purim almost always lands during this week’s Torah portion, Tetzaveh. On the surface, they seem like opposites. Purim is loud, funny, chaotic.

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 ...

Let's see here. Ah yes, Esther, the Persian heroine of her own book in the Hebrew Bible, wins a beauty contest and becomes queen.Not too shabby. Meantime, the villainous Haman, the king's top adviser, ...