Costume

Iranians defy Islamic regime with Halloween celebrations as several reportedly detained

Security forces reportedly beat and detained revelers in Tehran as Iranians donned costumes and went without hijabs, defying new restrictions on Halloween events.

An Iranian celebrates Halloween on the streets of Iran this screenshot of a video posted on social media, October 31, 2026.
Costumes that convey power, immunity or even defiance

An educational psychologist reveals: What your child’s costume says about them

 Israelis are seen in costume for the holiday of Purim, in Jerusalem.

Triple Purim: How Jerusalemites celebrate this year’s three-day extravaganza

An illustrative image of a child at a window.

Purim costumes come off, the pain of abuse lasts a lifetime - opinion


The happiness formula: How Esther transformed celebration forever

Purim’s costumes hold a deeper lesson—seeing beyond disguises to the true essence of people, just as in the Megillah.

 Israelis take part in the Jewish holiday of Purim parade (Adloyada), in Jerusalem, March 25, 2024

Honoring Ariel Bibas, Jerusalem's children dress up as orange Batman for Purim

"The case of Ariel, Kfir, Shiri, and Yarden [Bibas] touched us all," the nursery school teacher, Sima Aaharon, said.

 Children dress up for Purim as orange Batman for Ariel Bibas.

The sales and new items for the home

Purim is approaching, and it’s time to stock up on decorated cups for drinking games, as well as a variety of costumes and accessories.

 A set of two glasses with metal ice balls, NIS 159, available at Gentleman Network

Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.

As Purim nears, conservatives are invoking Queen Esther to justify policies that critics say threaten democracy and civil rights in the US.

 An antique illustration of Esther's banquet from the Purim story from a book published in London in 1876.

'We're all Bibas this year': Store offers Batman costume for 10 shekels in honor of slain hostages

A Batman costume for kids and adults will be sold for only 10 shekels as a tribute to slain hostage, 4-year-old Ariel Bibas, who loved the superhero.

 The Bibas family donning their iconic Batman pajama sets.

‘This Purim, who will you be?’

Play therapist-photographer publishes a remarkable book on Purim costumes

All in the Family

Purim 2025: The famous chain with costumes starting at NIS 29.90

While everyone is raising prices, Max Stock surprises with low-cost costumes and especially affordable Purim gift baskets. Also: Leah Yanai, judge of Dancing with the Stars, leads the new campaign.

 Leah Yanai in the Max Stock campaign photoshoot

From retro comebacks to Netflix hits: The costumes taking over this year

Purim 2025 brings variety: From IDF soldier costumes and animated characters to classics and gaming-inspired outfits, all set to shine in the annual carnival.

 Yamam fighter costume, price: NIS 49.90, Max Stock

Purim at Max Stock: Meet the new and surprising face of the brand

From the judging panel of Dancing with the Stars to her first major campaign: Beloved judge Leah Yanai has been chosen to lead Max Stock’s Purim campaign.

 Leah Yanai during the shooting

Man arrested after disguising himself as rabbi to infiltrate Nashville Jewish community center

Travis Keith Garland, 31, reportedly arrived at the Gordon Jewish Community Center wearing an obviously apparent fake beard, fake peyot sidelocks, black clothing and a hat.

Travis Keith Garland.