in anticipation of Purim, the holiday that begins this year on the evening of March 23. Is anyone in the mood? It is difficult — but I think Jewish tradition and Jewish history offer us some models.

Join the JCC Denver and host, Laura Menorah, as we celebrate Purim JCC-style with a costume contest, bingo, slightly raunchy humor, and of course, a good nosh. Tickets are available on a sliding scale ...

In response to their brief expulsion and restoration, they created an annual holiday on the 20th of Adar called Vinz-Purim, a clever allusion to Vincenz Fettmilch and the familiar Jewish holiday ...

In the Purim megillah, the Jews fasted for three days at Esther’s request before she met with her husband, King Ahasuerus, whom she asked to spare the Jewish people from Haman’s evil decree.

The carnival will be held on Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211). The theme is “Purim 2025: All Roads Lead to Shushan,” a play ...

Purim and the story of the destruction of Amalekite ... Fred Klein is Director of Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support, and serves as Executive Vice President of the ...

The hamantaschen is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of the Jewish holiday of Purim. This triangle-shaped pastry is often served with a wide variety of fillings, from fruits like blueberry or ...

Jewish people all over the world will be celebrating the start of the festival of Purim. Find out how you can make a gragger and what they are used for. The Purim story features a villain called ...

Adam Gopnik says that Jews have always thrived in cosmopolitan cities — especially modern cities with coffeehouse culture.