Purim

Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment

In a year of war, Jewish holidays reflect reality, where freedom is less about ideals and more about safety and survival.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in the ultra-orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem on March 4, 2026.

Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness, on Passover and the rest of the year

 Aish Hatorah World Center opposite the Kotel in Jerusalem.

Aish backs Israel and US forces protecting peace, freedom - opinion

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Purim’s poetic justice: Light and joy, gladness and honor…in Goebbels’ retreat - opinion

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American soldiers holding the first Jewish services in Germany since the rise of the Third Reich, around Purim, 1945, led by Rabbi Manuel Poliakoff of Baltimore, MD.

DLA Piper holds sessions supporting disabled children, war veterans in hospitals during Purim

DLA Piper volunteers brought games, face and body paint, costumes, arts and crafts, and food, hosting a Purim party for children.

 DLA Piper volunteers helping bring holiday joy during Purim.

Nine IDF soldiers, commander fired for illegally firing shots during Purim scroll reading

The IDF said that the incident was against the military’s fundamental values and was especially problematic for combat border security personnel.

 Screenshot from the video of the IDF reservists that was shared on social media on March 14, 2025

From the Frontlines to the Megillah: Jewish soldiers celebrate Purim in Kyiv

As ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue, a group of Jewish soldiers took a moment from the frontlines to celebrate Purim with the Jewish community.

 Jewish Soldiers Leave the Battlefield to Celebrate Purim in Kyiv

Ahead of Purim: Natural and vegan facial milk for makeup removal, deep cleansing, and nourishment

The premium skincare brand Lierac Paris is launching a natural and vegan facial milk, free from animal-derived ingredients, for thorough makeup removal, deep facial cleansing, and nourishment.

 Lierac's facial milk for makeup removal

Purim 2025: Cocktail recipes for the festive holiday

Erica Schachne and Jonathan Feldstein each provide a recipe for a cocktail for the holiday of Purim.

 Spritzes spell party on the Aperol boat, docked in Venice.

Purim’s lesson: The White Paper showed why Jews must defend themselves - opinion

Unlike in the story of the Megillah and during the Holocaust, Jews are presently defending their homeland, the country that was promised to their forefathers.

 Jews demonstrate against the White Paper in Jerusalem, May 22, 1939.

From sanctuary to near-genocide: Purim's lessons on the path to eradicate the Jews - opinion

Purim marks the first large-scale attempt to eradicate the Jewish nation

 Demonstrators hold placards as they protest on the day of a hearing on the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City, U.S., March 12, 2025.

Purim's eternal message: Protecting humanity's moral fiber and maintaining hope

The clouds of confusion will clear, sanity will replace lunacy. The hypnotic spell of postmodern confusion will be broken. What has happened before will happen again. Just read the story of Esther.

The feast of Esther

IDF pulls fighters from Gaza for firing shots during Purim scroll reading

In the video shared on social media, the reservists are seen firing toward Gazan territory upon hearing the name 'Haman' read out by a fellow combat fighter.

 Screenshot from the video of the IDF reservists that was shared on social media on March 14, 2025