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This Purim, Esther and Mordechai Would Like to Have a Word with You
I often wonder if we have squandered what Esther and Mordechai begged and fought for, and Jews around the world died to ...
The Blogs | The Times of Israel3d
Looking back after 50 years (gulp), Purim spoofs tell a story
In reviewing the history of these Purim spoof efforts over the years, the author made reference to an iconic 24-page mock ...
J. The Jewish News of Northern California5d
450 synagogues have turned to ‘The Spiel Guy’ for their Purimspiel scripts
Former Bay Area resident Jamie Marx is the cantor behind some of the most popular Purim spiels, used at hundreds of ...
Purim Shpiel: Mossad confirms: Every Taylor Swift ex actually same Israeli agent in disguises
The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
The Blogs | The Times of Israel5d
Purim’s Message is Important — but We Need Another Kind of Joy
One of Purim’s defining themes is emphasized by the point in the Megillah when the Jews’ circumstances suddenly flip in their ...
The Forward on MSN2d
Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025
As we celebrate Purim, let's remember that neither Elon Musk nor Mahmoud Kahlil are straightforward heroes. Nor are they ...
The Times of Israel on MSN5d
Drawing on Dutch masters, NY exhibit explores Christians painting themselves into Purim parable
Eschewing Persian version, Jewish Museum extends art curation scepter to masters like Rembrandt, who saw Esther's heroism ...
Jewish Journal3d
We Will Rejoice, No Matter What
Joy is a very holy pursuit. And no day exemplifies this more than Purim.
Purim Shpiel: The Digital Democracy Movement: An interview with an AI rights leader
The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Spring uncovers hidden miracles of freedom
Spring is marked in many faiths and cultures through ritual, holidays, and celebrations. For Jews around the world, March and April bring two significant holidays, reminding us to recognize the hidden ...