Iran was once a modern nation and an ally of the Jewish people. But since the Islamic Revolution, it has been radicalized, leaving its own citizens oppressed and the region destabilized.

The Purim for African Youth Development Platform (PURIM), a non-governmental organisation, has empowered vulnerable ...

The folk singer Tom Lehrer penned a famous ditty in which he alluded to spending Jewish holidays in places where the name of the holiday and of the place blended rhythmically: Chanukah in Santa Monica ...

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 ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen ...

For Morocco’s Jews, the festival of Purim, beginning March 13, has contemporary resonance, illustrating the tenuous existence of diaspora Jewish communities throughout history and the world.

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 ...

Both rabbis spent Purim day visiting and spreading joy to sick and lonely members of the community. Right before sunset, Rabbi Kelemer sat in his car for the Purim seuda.

Purim in Costume boasts a vast variety of creative costumes, but it is clear that Abeles is not seeking only innovative choices but also intriguing facial expressions and body language, which ...

Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating salvation from the plot of extermination, is being celebrated on Saturday. Here's why and how it is celebrated.

It’s coming up on Purim, the Semitic St. Paddy’s, Yiddishe Mardi Gras or Hebraic Halloweenof masquerade, storytelling (Purim shpiels), games, pranks, ...