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Miracle of Jewish survival: History and meaning of Purim
The Purim story begins about 900 years after the Exodus from Egypt, in what is now Iran, history repeats itself. The Jews had been living in Israel continually, since they first entered with Joshua.
Parade held in Jerusalem to celebrate Jewish holiday of Purim
Israeli police band kicked off Jerusalem's Purim parade, followed by people holding a giant yellow ribbon representing the ...
Religion News Service on MSN3d
On Purim in wartime, Jews wrestle with a biblical story of retribution
The festival of fun and frivolity has been harder for some Jews to celebrate in the wake of the destruction of Gaza.
La Croix International3d
Purim: What do Jews celebrate?
French Jews will celebrate the festivities of Purim. Fasting, prayers, readings, meals, and costumes—these two days allow ...
This week in Jewish history: Purim story, mass suicide, killing of York's Jews
The Jews of Persia celebrated their narrow escape from annihilation at the hands of Haman’s antisemitic mobs, thanks to the ...
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Jewish Soldiers Go From Battlefield to Kyiv Purim Celebrations
Against the backdrop of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, Jewish fighters came from the frontlines to celebrate Purim ...
From the Frontlines to the Megillah: Jewish Soldiers Celebrate Purim in Kyiv
As ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue, a group of Jewish soldiers took a moment from the frontlines ...
The New York Sun2d
‘Batman for Bibas’: Jewish Children Make Touching Purim Tribute To Slain Ariel and Kfir by Dressing Up as Their Favorite Superhero
They were taken from us in the worst way. They loved Batman, so today, I wear this for them,’ British comedian Zach Margs ...
Andersonville hosts first-ever Purim Carnival
CHICAGO – Community members in Andersonville gathered Sunday for the neighborhood’s first ever Purim Carnival. The holiday ...