Purim commemorates the deliverance of the Jews in ancient Persia over 2,000 years ago. It is rooted in the broader Middle Eastern landscape, where Jews have part of this region since antiquity.

Commentary writer, Judith Levy, talks about her special relationship with Purim and the importance of the holiday.

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 ...

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Purim this year begins after sunset on March 2, with the main day on March 3 (and in Jerusalem and other walled cities, Shushan Purim extending into March 4 ). It is also the fourth Purim Ukrainian ...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The Jewish holiday of Purim starts Wednesday night. People celebrate the ancient story of a Queen who saved the Jewish people from destruction. This year, some are adopting new ...

MCKENNA IN JUST ABOUT TEN MINUTES. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, TJ. TODAY THE YORK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER CELEBRATED PURIM, A JEWISH HOLIDAY COMMEMORATING THE JEWISH PEOPLE’S. RESCUE FROM MASSACRE. AS ...

Purim is among the most joyous and colorful days of the Jewish calendar. The holiday begins this year on sundown on Saturday and ends at nightfall on Sunday. This year, celebrations are likely to be ...

Rabbi Duvidkavich described how, on the 14th of Adar, they would drive to Tel Shechem early in the morning, sleep near Joseph ...

Four years into war, Jewish communities across Ukraine are preparing for Purim amid blackouts and shortage; 24,000 mishloach manot and emergency aid are distributed nationwide.

(New York Jewish Week via JTA) — After two years of Covid restrictions, Jews across the city are preparing for crowded Purim events, ranging from synagogue services and rock shows to queer Megillah ...