imitating non-Jewish carnival behavior, most spoke positively about it. We will argue that dressing up may actually reveal the main message of Purim. Throughout the entire story of the Megillah ...

Amidst the world’s many sacred days, one Jewish holiday stands out as uniquely joyful, playful, and deeply human—Purim. Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more ...

For another Jerusalemite, celebrating Purim and remembering the victory of the Jewish people over Haman’s planned genocide was rendered more powerful amid war. Israelis are seen in costume for ...

CHICAGO (JUF News via JTA) — Like so many other Jewish little girls on Purim, both my big sister and I would dress up for our annual Purim carnival as Queen Esther. The morning of the carnival ...

Note: The author of this article writes “G-d” with hyphenation to respect an interpretation of a Jewish rule about honoring the Holy One’s name. Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical ...

Synagogues throughout the island this week marked the Jewish holiday of Purim ... preparations by creating art posters for each station. "Leading up to the Purim celebration, students did an ...