The Holocaust thus brought about the destruction of the autonomous Jewish Diaspora, and Holocaust Remembrance Day stands as ...

Purim has the reputation of being Judaism’s carnival — costumes, drinking, irreverence, and near debauchery. But its core is ...

Purim is a one-day festival that honors the Jews' salvation from near destruction in Persia, or ancient Iran, nearly 2,400 ...

The story of Purim in the Scroll of Ester takes place about 2,400 years ago. At that time the Persian Empire was the greatest empire in the world, comprising 127 provinces from India to Europe and ...

Rabbi David Stav shares the halakhot of reading the Scroll of Esther during times of war, explaining how Jewish law ...

The ancient story of Purim mirrors modern Iran regime's ongoing threats to Israel and the West through terror proxies, ...

Again and again, the pattern returns: a decree of destruction, a sudden fall, a people still standing.

As the crisp air of early spring signals renewal, attention turns to the ancient festival of Purim, rooted in the Book of Esther. Purim serves as a vibrant reminder of God’s providence, showing that ...

As Book of Esther is read aloud in Tel Aviv parking garage, sheltering father says conflict with Persia's modern-day successor feels like the modern iteration of the 2,500-year-old saga The post The ...

This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target ...

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Purim, a colorful Jewish holiday celebrating resilience and bravery, begins at sundown.