But Purim wants us to look deeper. Jewish foods are relentlessly symbolic. Taschen means pockets in Yiddish — and what do pockets do? They conceal. On Purim, it turns out, there are many dishes ...

This year, the festival is extended to three days in walled cities – adding the day before and the day after – giving rise to ...

But you do, according to the Sages, have to give mishloach manot — two or or more food items, delivered to at least one person, on the day of Purim, which this year is Friday. If you’re gonna ...

If Purim falls on Friday, the custom is preferably to begin the meal before noon, but there are other possibities (see below). Purim joy was observed even when the Jewish people were in harsh ...

Food also plays an important role in Purim festivities. A special triangular-shaped pastry called Hamantaschen—representing Haman’s hat or perhaps his pockets—is traditionally baked and shared.

Every year on Purim, we emphasize mishloah manot (sending food gifts), matanot l’evyonim (gifts to the poor), and countless acts of kindness. But what about kindness to those who truly need it ...

Despite the mitzvah’s relatively modest baseline, many people exchange dozens of food gifts with family, friends and ...

Other crucial parts of Purim celebrations include Matanot LaEvyonim (giving to the poor or to charity) and Mishloach Manot (giving gifts of food to friends). A feast is typically held on Purim day ...

Purim is a joyous holiday with traditions that include reading the Megillah aloud in synagogues, often with noisemakers used to drown out Haman’s name; exchanging food gifts; giving to the needy ...