Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the ...

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical Book of Esther. It falls on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, which in ...

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...

The congregation of Ohav Zedek Temple celebrated Jewish festival on Saturday. Avner Griver holds his daughters Zahara, 2, and Bayla, 6 months, as they watch magician Jim McCarthy perform at a social ...

JERUSALEM (JTA) — A colleague on the faculty of Pardes, the learning community based in Jerusalem, described to me how in her community, the annual Purim parade is quite joyous. Yet in that small town ...

Join us for a delightful Choco-Purim Celebration, where chocolate and Purim traditions come together for a day of fun and festivity! Culinary Delights Under Marina Bershadsky's expert guidance, ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday evening marks the start of the 24-hour celebration of Purim so members of the Lowcountry community are preparing to celebrate. Purim is a Jewish holiday that ...

Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the ...

Sign up for our Metro US email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly ...