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Soldiers on the frontlines receive Purim packages amid ongoing fighting

Shmulik Moskowitz, co-founder of Nechama and Hatzala: 'The sweetness, like the chocolate, brings out a smile for a day'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 03.17.25

Historic Esther scroll from Gaza’s lost Jewish community goes up for auction

The scroll bears the abbreviation 'K.K. Gaza' (Holy Community of Gaza), a unique Jewish community of former Gaza residents who settled in Alexandria during the 19th century

Itamar Eichner | 03.16.25

The most delicious Hamantaschen

A long-time Purim favorite, this yummy treat requires some skillful hands a some patience, but once it's ready, good luck keeping your family members away from it

Naama Ran | 03.14.25

Queen Esther’s historic Purim crown resurfaces in Tel Aviv after decades

The silver-threaded Queen Esther crown, once central to Tel Aviv’s early Purim celebrations, returns to public display at the city museum after decades in obscurity — saved by a Chelouche family donation and restored to honor its cultural legacy

Havatzelet Damari | 03.14.25

רבה הראשי של איראן עם תלמידיו מחוץ לקבר מרדכי ואסתר

Iran’s chief rabbi leads Purim prayers at Mordechai and Esther's tomb

Rabbi Yehuda Gerami celebrates Jewish holiday at the ancient tomb of Mordechai and Esther in Hamadan alongside his students

Itamar Eichner | 03.14.25

Like Queen Esther, Gal Gadot shows courage worthy of Jewish heroines

Opinion: Whether a queen of an empire or an international star, both are part of the Jewish people and that is their power; Gadot’s bold declaration of her Jewish identity echoes Queen Esther’s ancient bravery, revealing how embracing heritage fuels resilience against hate

Naftali Oppenheimer | 03.13.25

Purim is here: Live megillah reading from Tel Aviv | Watch Now

Against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire, ongoing concern for the hostages held in Gaza, and heightened security during Ramadan, communities across Israel are gathering for one of Purim’s central commandments — the public reading of the Book of Esther; Watch the live broadcast from Tel Aviv’s Bet El International Synagogue, part of the "Megillah in the Community" initiative by the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization

Ynet | 03.13.25

A short guide to celebrating Purim: This is what it can teach us for today

Purim reminds us, just like we read in the story in the Megillah, that our ability to withstand external enemies starts with internal unity

Rabbi Avi Berman | 03.13.25

Rare Renaissance-era Esther scroll travels from Israel to Italian museum

The scroll, written and illustrated in 1616, is part of 'Beautiful Esther: Purim, a Timeless Story,' an exhibition that opened this week at the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah in Ferrara

Itamar Eichner | 03.13.25

Its not too late to make chocolate hamantaschen for Purim 2025

These traditional holiday hamantaschen have a soft cookie, soft filling and a perfect bite

Dana Steinwell | 03.13.25

Joy from the darkness: How do we rejoice this year for Purim?

Opinion: Rejoicing during Purim does not mean ignoring the pain, it does not mean closing our eyes to the difficult sacrifices we make. On the contrary, it is a call to see even within the great darkness the spark of light that shines and rises

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz | 03.13.25

IDF veterans with PTSD call for firecracker-free Purim: 'It paralyzes us—why is it necessary?'

Military veterans describe how firecrackers trigger severe anxiety, flashbacks and distress, sometimes taking days to recover, urging parents to educate children on impact

Nina Fox | 03.13.25

Purim 2025: Here's how to make super-easy and quick hamantaschen

The dough is already ready, the filling too, because it came that way from nature, and all that remains is to fold it into a triangle shape and bake

Ayelet Hirshman | 03.12.25

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 Israeli | 03.25.24