Purim

Fasting for Two: Who Makes the Call?

This Thursday (March 13) many Jews will fast from sunrise to sunset in commemoration of Esther’s fast before she approached ...

Purim’s getting close, so we’re sharing some camp-themed costume ideas for you to enjoy!One of the most delicious memories of ...

With Purim on the horizon, we’ve got Queen Esther—and hamantaschen—on the mind.If you’re looking for a way to introduce children ...

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

There’s a serious side to Purim costumes and masquerades: Who do we want to be? Who do we want our ...

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

Despite its air of frivolity, or perhaps because of it, the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim offers the opportunity to ...

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

A year ago The Purim Superhero by Elisabeth Kushner, a story of a young boy named Nate struggling with his ...

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