-Why did King Ahasuerus seek the ministers’ advice when Vashti refused his request, but made do with the servants’ advice ...

Were Mordecai and Esther assimilated Jews?

Crying isn’t supposed to be part of Purim. Maybe it’s okay if you’re six and having a sugar-induced meltdown right ...

Esther and Mordecai instituted three of the four obligations of Purim. The fourth is reading their story.

Purim’s less than a week away, so we’re busy making rainbow hamantaschen and rereading  The Purim Superhero , by Elisabeth ...

Anyone who has ever been to a proper Purim celebration knows that a good Purim party could never be a drag, ...

At its core, this festive holiday grapples with deep and even troubling themes.

Not to be confused with regular Purim, this minor holiday brings joy in late winter on Jewish leap years.

Those of us who fall under the general rubric of “believers” may feel a sense of God’s presence in our ...

Purim Food quiz.