Purim is considered one of the most fun, happy and joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar. It is a festival that commemorates the saving of Jewish people living in ancient Persia. “In one word, I ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Folks in Scranton came together to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim Saturday night. Temple Hesed hosted a special event to mark the occasion. Rabbi Daniel Swartz says Purim is one ...

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 Esther ...

Purim starts on Thursday night. We've tasted far and wide to find a unique selection of hamataschen options for your North Jersey parties.

Purim is the holiday of great happiness. In fact, because of Purim, the entire month of Adar is considered joyful: “Mishenichnas Adar marbim b’simcha” (When Adar begins, our joy increases). Yet unlike ...

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(RNS) — On Purim, Jews celebrate a long-ago victory over hatred, but it's worth praying too for the frustration of some modern antisemitic plotters. (RNS) — On the Jewish holiday of Purim, which falls ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday evening marks the start of the 24-hour celebration of Purim so members of the Lowcountry community are preparing to celebrate. Purim is a Jewish holiday that ...

Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights led a day of celebration for Purim last Thursday that took on a special meaning as Holocaust survivors gathered with their families, workers, and volunteers from ...