This past week, I had the pleasure of acquiring a truly exceptional piece from this rich literary tradition – an Italian manuscript from 1715 that brings together, between two modest covers, some of ...

Yes, Haman tried to do what Hitler did. However, he was unsuccessful. Because of this we have the holiday of Purim today, one of the happiest days in the Jewish year.

Purim is considered one of the most fun, happy and joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar. It is a festival that commemorates the saving of Jewish people living in ancient Persia. “In one word ...

In the original Purim story, through a series of serendipitous events — Mordechai saves the Persian Emperor’s life from would-be assassins of the palace guard, Esther becomes the Persian ...

Gemilas Chesed in White Oak, Pennsylvania, is persisting despite the steel town's decline and diminishing Jewish population.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Giving is a fundamental part of many ...

Preston Damsky, who has spouted antisemitic rhetoric on social media, said his family lineage doesn't have an impact on his ...

When Motty returned to Israel from the trip, he continued to sing and play music at events, and sometimes used to sing the Hashgacha Pratit song, but with his own words. Instead of “hashgacha pratit ...

Agudas Chassidei Chabad International called for an awakening ahead of Gimmel Tammuz and is inviting Chassidim to sign a 'pan ...

Following US strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, backed by President Donald Trump, Jewish communities across Israel offered special prayers of thanks, calling it a historic turning point and a ...

Purim is a festive holiday, also without a work restriction, near the end of winter. It commemorates the narrow Jewish escape from destruction recorded in the Book of Esther.

The millennia-old community of some 15,000, the Mideast's largest outside Israel, condemns Israel's preemptive strikes on the Islamic regime. Experts say it's not only for show ...