Jewish Holidays

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Special Purims

Local celebrations echoing the Purim theme have been instituted by communities throughout Jewish history.

Where Was God?

The "hidden God" of the Purim story can serve as a model for God's role in the modern world.

Josephus’s Version of Esther

A public relations piece for Jews?

Purim Foods

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.

Hamantaschen

A recipe for triangular Purim cookies

The Story of Purim

The plot and themes of "the whole Megillah."

The Book of Esther

There are many unique aspects to the biblical book that tells the Purim story.

How the Book of Esther Changed

Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.

Esther as Comedy

Can a book of the Bible be funny?

From Generation to Generation

Explaining to grandchildren Jewish environmental action

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