Among the countless treasures that have emerged from the world of Jewish creativity, few genres are as whimsical, erudite, and mischievously reverent as Purim Torah – that peculiar and ...

So today I was wishing people a “freileche Purim”. We said Psalm 100, Mizmor Lesoda, after davening. And I don’t think we should say tachanun today.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature have allocated $14.5 million to sustain the state’s Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program, which provides essential services to more than 2,000 ...

On Purim, some who celebrate also dress up in costumes, have carnivals and participate in parades. “The name of the game is to have fun and be happy being Jewish,” Weinstock said.

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.

These plaques were used during Purim, a Jewish holiday. Purim traditions include donating funds to charity, often through Jewish organizations. Location Currently not on view Credit Line Gift of Henry ...

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.