Purim is a joyous holiday with traditions that include reading the Megillah aloud in synagogues, often with noisemakers used to drown out Haman’s name; exchanging food gifts; giving to the needy ...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday participated in the traditional reading of the Book of Esther at the Shemesh U’Magen synagogue in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem, where the family ...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday participated in the traditional reading of the Book of Esther at the Shemesh U’Magen synagogue in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem, where the family of ...

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'In Persia, 2,500 years ago, an enemy rose against us to destroy, eliminate, and wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth.' ...

Costumes and Masks in the Story of Purim Throughout the entire story of the Megillah, we find many costumes and disguises. In fact, it seems that not a single character appears without some form ...

The story of how the mountain gorilla was brought back from the brink is a rollercoaster ride – tinged with tragedy, but ultimately uplifting. It’s also a classic example of community engagement and ...

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