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Esther: From beauty queen to leader

The orphan with no mother or father who becomes the most important Jewish queen, and saves her people from horrific massacre. Jerusalem is celebrating Purim today: Dr. Aliza Lavie - former Member of Knesset, scholar, entrepreneur, and activist - reveals an episode from her new book, Iconic Jewish Women

Dr. Aliza Lavie | 03.25.24

Israel's nemesis: Who were the Amalekites?

The Amalekites are described in the Bible as the worst enemies the people of Israel have faced, but who are they, and where are they now?

Yogev Israely | 03.25.24

Tehran synagogue hosts captivating Book of Esther reading

Watch: Just like Jews worldwide, the Jewish community in Iran gathered in major cities to read the Book of Esther and celebrate Purim

Itamar Eichner | 03.24.24

Solidarity in celebration: Purim Megillah reading for families displaced by Gaza War

Even far from home, the holiday spirit perseveres, and to mark Purim, President Herzog has joined displaced families in festivities from their hotel in Jerusalem

Roni Green Shaulov | 03.24.24

Israel or Iran? The quest after Esther and Mordechai's final resting place

The Bible doesn't specify the final resting places of the Purim Megillah's protagonists, but conflicting Jewish traditions emerge: one asserts that their tombs are located in Iran, while another steadfastly maintains they are in Israel

Yogev Israely | 03.24.24

Israeli children take cover as sirens sound during Purim festivities

Rocket sirens sound across communities in the Golan Heights disrupt traditional Purim celebrations forcing children to take cover

Yair Kraus | 03.24.24

כוחות צה"ל ושב"כ בלחימה ממוקדת בבית החולים שיפאא'; חוסלו עד כה עשרות רבות של מחבלים

How will IDF soldiers celebrate Purim in Gaza?

The ongoing war in the Strip makes IDF soldiers raise questions regarding Purim's commandments and celebrations and how they should be carried out amid fighting

Yitzchak Tessler | 03.23.24

קריאת מגילת אסתר בעצרת משפחות החטופים בתל אביב

Traditional Megillah reading at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv

Annual reading of the Purim holiday's Megillah in Tel Aviv was held by the hostages' families alongside Jewish organizations wishing for their return

Yael Ciechanover | 03.23.24

Warning! Colored contacts could cause blindness, doctor says

Ahead of traditional Purim dress-ups, Dr. Yishai Weill says irresponsible purchase and use of colored contacts could lead to irreversible eye conditions and even blindness

Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Sharon Kidon | 03.23.24

שגיב גדליהו בן 8 שהחלים מחלה קשה מחופש לשריונר + נכדיו של החטוף קית סיגל מחופשים לפורים

Kids dress up for Purim amid and despite the war

The war casts a shadow over the Purim festivities as is seen in children's costumes in schools; Sagiv, a first-grade student who overcame cancer, dressed up as a tank commander. Grandchildren of American citizen Keith Siegel, 64, who is held hostage by Hamas, also dressed up

Israel Moshkovitz, Meir Turgeman, Eitan Glickman, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 03.23.24

תל אביב, 1968: עדלאידע עם הדמויות של נאצר וחוסיין

How Purim was celebrated when Israel was at its infancy

Historical photos provide a glimpse into early Purim parades in the nascent state of Israel, featuring prominent figures such as the President of Egypt and the King of Jordan: a testament to the event's topical and historical significance

Tamar Trabelsi Hadad, Itamar Eichner | 03.23.24

This is how IDF soldiers can observe Purim in wartime

Most questions in recent weeks have dealt with the issue of how to be happy on the holiday this year, when there are so many bereaved families, kidnapped and seriously wounded people

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 03.22.24

Palestinian flag hung at Tomb of Mordecai and Esther in Iran

Flag found when Iran's chief rabbi arrived with members of the Jewish community to observe the Fast of Esther and pray at the traditional site

Itamar Eichner | 03.21.24

Gifts to the poor: Creating unity among the Jewish people?

Why do people give gifts to the poor specifically on Purim? How is this mitzvah correctly fulfilled? And how does technology enhance this ancient custom? A guide to giving during this holiday, in a year when it’s needed most

Racheli Wacks | 03.21.24

Israel bolsters security during Purim holiday

Senior Israel Police official says there is a growing fear of attacks by extremist although no specific information has been received; thousands of police to be deployed, mostly around Jerusalem

Meir Turgeman | 03.21.24