Purim 2026 begins March 2. Here's what the Jewish holiday represents, why it's celebrated and why it's not 'Jewish Halloween' ...

Purim is a one-day festival that honors the Jews' salvation from near destruction in Persia, or ancient Iran, nearly 2,400 ...

Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and ...

Sam Yampolsky, who runs the food pop-up Sammy’s, teamed up with Yiddish folk/funk band Labia Menorah to bring together young adults at the music venue Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., for a Purim party ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...

The Sid Jacobson JCC hosted its annual Family Purim Celebration on Sunday, March 8, as hundreds of people marked the Jewish holiday in decorative costumes.

Purim teaches us that God’s redemption often begins in the darkest chapters. It teaches us that courage can change the course ...

To celebrate Purim, many Jews bake and eat a pastry called hamantaschen. The three-cornered cookie is named after Haman's hat ...

Amidst the world’s many sacred days, one Jewish holiday stands out as uniquely joyful, playful, and deeply human—Purim. Often ...

Jews across Israel gathered in bomb shelters to mark the holiday of Purim as a precaution against possible Iranian missile attacks.

Purim, a colorful Jewish holiday celebrating resilience and bravery, begins at sundown.