Adar

Under the radar: The program bringing ultra-Orthodox women into the IDF

Haredi women assist other like-minded women in joining the military, with exciting new avenues of exploration, and without compromising their way of life

Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin, former Israel Air Force commander, awards Esti Solomon the Above and Beyond medal for the program to integrate haredi women into the air force.
 Israelis are seen in costume for the holiday of Purim, in Jerusalem.

Beyond the headlines: A mindset of joy - opinion

 FIRST LADY Michal Herzog (second left), with (from left) Sarah Mali, Ariella Rohringer, and Steven Shulman.

Grapevine March 12, 2025: Brick by brick

 Piña colada

In the Kitchen with Henny: Purim party favorites


Hamas looks to exploit Ramadan while Israel upholds the spirit of Adar - editorial

This war is not about religion – it is about who truly values life. And that is a battle Israel will always fight and always win.

Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

At the edge of Adar: Joy is not an afterthought, it's a lifeline - opinion

To be Jewish is to gather the shattered pieces of this world and refuse to believe that they cannot be made whole again.

 Nova survivors dance as the sun rises.

Anticipating Adar, the month of joy during times of mourning - opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

 Sivan with Shelly Shem Tov, mother of released hostage Omer

Finding happiness in Adar amid all the chaos in Israel

We’re here to offer you lots of ideas, a mix of lighthearted suggestions and deeper reflections for calming your nerves, cheering you up, and helping you cope with the incessant flow of bad news

 TIME TO get joyous!

Drink safely this Purim to avoid a trip to the ER

Drink responsibly this Purim so that the Emergency Room staff, and your liver, can have a break.

 People raise a toast with whiskey glasses. Purim and St. Patrick's Day have drinking in common.

Why do we celebrate happily when the month of Adar comes? - opinion

If we examine the actual events of the Purim story, it seems we ought to downplay the merriment and lower the laughter at Adar’s beginning.

 Mordechai, seated on a white horse, 3rd century.

A Song for Adar: When a light is on in your window

כְּשֶׁאוֹר דוֹלֵק בְּחַלוֹנֵךְ

 עמוס אטינגר

A Song for Adar: A Prophetic, Cosmic, Merry Song

שִיר נְבוּאִי קוֹסְמִי עַלִיז

Yoni Rechtor and Eli Mohar

Seeing hidden miracles and joy during the month of Adar

Dr. Wayne Dyer said, “Don’t die with your music still in you.”

ESTHER’S TRANSFORMATION begins when she steps up to her role as queen.  (Pictured: Queen Mary’s Crown,

Police and Women of the Wall exchange barbs following clashes

Over 10,000 Orthodox women, and 150 women from Women of the Wall were at the plaza just after 7 a.m. on Friday. Insults were reportedly exchanged between the two sides during the clashes.

Women of the Wall clashing with Orthodox worshipers