The Jewish holiday of Purim begins at sunset, Saturday, March 23. At synagogues across the world, people will read the Book of Esther. But its story of celebration is followed by another, ...

A midst the world’s many sacred days, one Jewish holiday stands out as uniquely joyful, playful, and deeply human—Purim. Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more ...

Purim is different from some other Jewish holidays in that the laws of the Sabbath are not observed during the holiday. (Meaning even observant Jews will use their phones, drive cars, etc. during ...

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 ...

Purim is a holiday that recounts and celebrates the Jews being saved from a massacre, Zober said. It centers around the story in the book of Esther. Esther was a Jewish woman and became the queen ...

The holiday is also celebrated with food, gatherings, gifts and giving to the less fortunate, all of which the Center for Jewish Life will partake in later this week. Refson says celebrations and ...