megillat esther

Every year costumed women and children arrive from communities across the island, all aglow and abuzz with great anticipation. Purim ...

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

Two summers ago I was having a relaxed conversation with Judy Heicklen, the president of JOFA. She mentioned to me ...

I’ve always really liked Purim. When I was younger, my main interest in the holiday was dressing up in fun ...

I could never have anticipated the impact that reading Perek Daled (chapter four) of Megillat Esther would have on my ...

This blog post was written shortly after Purim 2013. If you’re reading megillah this year and need help learning the ...

Purim and drama have always been passions in my family. This year they intertwined in a totally unexpected and unique ...

Orthodox women reading Megillat Esther on Purim are a common sight in many communities, but this year, a group of Orthodox women ...

Nine months pregnant on the cusp of Purim.