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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.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Israel Purim
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...
The Forward on MSN4h
Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025
As we celebrate Purim, let's remember that neither Elon Musk nor Mahmoud Kahlil are straightforward heroes. Nor are they ...
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‘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,’ says British comedian Zach ...
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Yeshiva Academy celebrates Purim in Longmeadow with live music and performances
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow continued its celebrations of the Jewish holiday, Purim. The community came together to commemorate the Jewish people of Persia ...
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BP Richards joins Jewish leaders for Purim hamantaschen crawl through Queens
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. joined local Jewish leaders to celebrate the holiday of Purim with a unique ...
Long Island Press1d
Preserving Tradition: How One Family Keeps the Spirit of Persian Halva Alive for Purim and Nowruz
Rebecca Sassouni shares her family’s recipe for halva, a beloved dessert that honors both cultural roots and cherished ...
A holiday for believers and skeptics
The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where ...