Purim: Asking without logic
On Purim, let us rise above logic. Let us stand before our father in heaven and cry out, “My God, my God, why have You ...
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On Purim in wartime, Jews wrestle with a biblical story of retribution
The Jewish holiday of Purim is traditionally a wild and woolly festival in which costumes, noise making and drinking are ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Israel Purim
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...
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We don’t recite Hallel on Purim; should we?
His student Rava counters that Hallel is not recited on Purim, because Purim is not comparable to the Exodus. In the Exodus, the Israelites were freed from the tyranny of Pharaoh, whereas on Purim, we ...
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Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers
In Israel, entire classes of schoolchildren have worn orange Batman capes and masks, in a nod to both Ariel Bibas’ passion ...
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Preserving Tradition: How One Family Keeps the Spirit of Persian Halva Alive for Purim and Nowruz
Rebecca Sassouni shares her family’s recipe for halva, a beloved dessert that honors both cultural roots and cherished ...
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Thousands gather at Hostages Square for Purim revelry colored by hopes for captives’ salvation
Families write to Trump, calling him their only hope after 'abandonment' by government; ex-hostage Omer Shem Tov tears down ...
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The Purim Playlist (Part II)
This is one of the greatest holidays in the year for musicians, perhaps the busiest, and so there are many songs and performances of Purim songs.