Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with ...

So what is Purim about? This short guide explains the various holiday traditions and celebrations, as well as a few suggestions of unique and fun ways to partake in the festivities. 1. Megillah ...

Purim is a Jewish holiday that falls in February or March. While it's known as the holiday when Jewish people dress in costumes, there's more to it than that. Here's a brief lesson on what Purim is ...

Purim is one big party. Whether you are attending a Purim carnival or Megillah reading at your synagogue, or celebrating at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to have some fun with spirits. When ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Luna Stage has commissioned perhaps the world's first Zoom Purim Spiel, ...

My earliest Jewish memory is going to synagogue on Purim with my mom, along with my dearest childhood friend Sue and her mother. I was probably around 4 at the time and still vividly recall being in ...

Hamantaschen are traditional cookies made for Purim and exchanged between friends and family. When it comes to Jewish holidays, people most likely have heard of Hannukah, the high holidays of Rosh ...

This year, it is not simple to enter the joy of Purim. In light of antisemitic violence and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, I am finding the violent parts of the Purim story scarily resonant. The Purim ...

One year ago, we were debating how to navigate Purim carnivals — not whether they should take place. We were told that masks would not protect you from COVID-19 and were to be worn to celebrate Purim ...