The mythic and the magical has its place in the sanctuary of the holy.

On Purim, we get a flavor of a redeemed world — and it is intoxicating.

Midrash Esther.

This talmudic tractate covers Purim, reading the Torah and more.

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A rich Hungarian poppy seed cake that's perfect for Purim, or anytime.

The Torah commands us to remember the Amalekites.

There are a only a couple more hours left of Taanit Esther, the Fast of Esther.  As per usual, this ...

Sometimes I wonder what I would write about if I wasn’t Jewish and my mother hadn’t died. It’s kind of ...

Purim for Jews is a public riot, but in our family we celebrate Purim quietly.  My brother Daniel can’t hear and our ...