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Purim Food Quiz

Test your knowledge of Purim foods and food traditions.

Where Was God?

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

Cocido: A Spanish Dish with Jewish Roots

This common Spanish chickpea-based stew dates back to the 15th century.

The Concealed Face of God

Why isn't God mentioned in the Book of Esther?

All About Esther

The book of Esther is not a historical document in the usual sense--but that doesn't undermine its importance as a religious book in the Jewish canon.

Remembering Amalek

A serious lesson that focuses on fighting evil precedes the Purim fesitivites.

Fifty Shades of Anti-Semitism

When my children were in Kindergarten they learned about the story of Esther in preparation for Purim. Five years ago, ...

H-taschen

I was doing some research into Purim foods earlier today, when I came across a site addressing the etymology behind ...

What “The Interview” Teaches Us

After watching The Interview  I recalled a particular Purim shpiel (a comic dramatization) from nearly 30 years ago. It was a ...

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