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.

IAK staff On Saturday, Israeli military operations across Gaza killed twelve people, three of which were journalists (more ...

Focusing on a pivotal episode within the Purim story—this crucial conversation between Mordecai and Esther teaches us the ...

I dressed as a frog. I was channeling my namesake Jeremiah and the bullfrog from the song “Joy to the World.” In celebrating ...

Kings, clowns and princesses mingled Friday night at t Jewish Center with magicians, bears and cowboys. It wasn’t a months-early Halloween party; it was a celebration for the holiday of Purim, which ...

The soldiers filmed themselves firing upon mention of Purim villain Haman; army says their behavior was 'contrary to IDF ...

A senior Hamas official said talks over the ceasefire's second phase would need to begin the day of the release and last no ...

Springtime brings us a wide variety of joyous and colorful celebrations in the cycle of sacred time. People do not realize that religions cannot only fill our lives and our years with stern ...

Members of the faith community of South County were disturbed, saddened and angered when we were made aware of a hate ...

Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.

In mid-March this year, Jews and many Christians alike will be celebrating Purim, the events in Jewish history where Queen Esther put her life on the line to save her people from certain death.

Thursday, March 13, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. This year, the Upper West Side Reform synagogue’s annual Purim celebration gets the Hollywood treatment. After the reading of the Book of Esther “in as ...