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Purim: Blessing and Curse
Rabbi Avi Katz Orlow is the Director of Jewish Education at the Foundation for Jewish Camp.Our oldest child has reached ...
The Esther/Vashti Purim Flag
The new tradition of waving a flag when Esther and Vashti's names are mentioned celebrates the triumph of these Purim heroines.
Why Purim is the Holiday of Prayer
The holiday of drunken revelry is also the day that proves the Torah's assertion that God answers all prayers.
Celebrate, Purim, Rabbis Without Borders
How Subversive Will You Be This Purim?
Purim is, without question, one of the most outrageous, over-the-top and, some might say, offensive holidays in the Jewish tradition. ...
Purim 2013 Gift Guide
Purim 2013 is on its way! Starting the evening of Saturday, February 23rd, the holiday that celebrates the clever salvation ...
Eat, Jewish Recipes, Purim, Purim Food
Seeking: Persian Purim Treats!
I have had a lot of confessions this week…so here is yet another one: my husband and I are obsessed ...
Nosher Picks for Purim Prep!
Purim is less than two weeks away which means it is more than time to start planning for your festive ...
Responding to Hatred, On Purim and Today
Haman’s persecution awakened in the Jews a spark of defiance, a motivation not to hide their Judaism, but to celebrate it.
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Anne Frank on Purim (photo)
From my sister-in-law, a vintage picture. I don’t know much about it, except that all these kids are wearing Purim ...
Purim 2010: A Costume Roundup
This year was definitely my best Purim ever. I had two different costumes, I heard megillah at night and during ...