Purim
Mamdani’s support for Iran undermines US security, Israel’s fight - opinion
One who supports a radical enemy that threatens the American nation cannot be considered a friend of freedom and is acting against America’s interests.
Beyond the Headlines: A Message of Faith - opinion
Iran: You are so not invited to my sons’ bar mitzvah
From Shushan to Tehran: Purim’s story repeats itself - opinion
In the kitchen with Henny: Easy Purim, Passover dinners using what’s already in your kitchen
From Purim treats to Passover prep, turn leftovers and pantry staples into nourishing, stress-free dinners.
8 innovative clever products with a twist
innovative products that do more than meets the eye: A lamp that’s actually a speaker, a footstool that’s both a tray and storage, a range hood that looks like lighting.
Why young Iranians, Americans, and Israelis give me hope - opinion
Stuck in New York and missing Purim in Israel, unexpected hope was found in resilient Israelis, brave Iranians, and young Americans on a college campus.
The cost of touching history - opinion
I do not know why this is our hour. I do not know why that father stood above three small graves on Purim night. I do not know why history comes when it does.
My family runs to our safe room when the sirens sound, and I try to believe it’s enough - opinion
Mamads are not bombproof. They weren’t built to withstand ballistic missile attacks, and a direct strike by an Iranian missile or drone likely will destroy a mamad and kill its occupants.
New oleh, real war: A rabbi experiences Israel’s darkest Purim in decades - opinion
Rabbi Josh Broide moved to Israel months ago. On day two of Iran’s missile assault, he walked through Beit Shemesh and saw a building that no longer existed.
A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world
Early morning sirens coincided with the morning of Shushan Purim, as thousands of Israelis gathered, despite a prohibition on public gatherings, to fulfill the mitzvah of hosting a Megillah reading.
Jerusalem police disperse defiant Purim crowds as street parties violate wartime safety orders
Israel Police were forced to disperse large Purim crowds on Wednesday as revellers defied Home Front Command orders. Officials slammed the gatherings as "irresponsible" during the ongoing war.
Like Queen Esther: It’s time women sit at the heart of decision-making - opinion
Despite living in an era of equality and opportunities, it is still painful to discover that today, women are still not equally seated at the decision-making tables.
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.