Those adjustments marked some of the many ways that Purim, a generally whimsical Jewish holiday that celebrates an ancient victory over a threatened genocide, took a different shape this year ...

“A year ago you could see the fear in people’s eyes; now they are very proud,” said an Israeli rabbi who traveled to Ukraine for the holiday. KYIV (JTA) — In a historic building in the ...

Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the salvation of Jewish people from a genocide in the ancient Persian empire, is Saturday. The holiday celebrates Esther, a biblical queen who saved the ...

Purim is a celebration commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people of ancient Persia from the scheming minister, Haman. The story is one of intrigue and divine intervention, ending in Haman ...

which had been put together by Arielle Shemesh through Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona. On Purim, Chabad Tucson dropped of some beautiful Mishloach Manot boxes, which included hamantaschen ...

The Talmud teaches, 'There is no joy without wine,' and yet new data have come to light. More of us should follow the example ...

has been appointed as the spokesman of Chabad in the holy land of Israel. He will also serve as the Shliach in the Knesset and in national governmental offices. Full Story R’ Shimi Segal, a Chabad ...