Evergreen

The meaning of the holiday changes over time.

How the Jewish New Year became a major holiday.

The Jewish New Year is a time of rejoicing and serious introspection.

In Muslim and Christian lands.

The events of the Holocaust put the problem of suffering at the fore of Jewish theological discourse.

Persian Jewry can serve as a role model for Jews who live outside of the Land of Israel.

Local celebrations echoing the Purim theme have been instituted by communities throughout Jewish history.

The "hidden God" of the Purim story can serve as a model for God's role in the modern world.

A public relations piece for Jews?

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.