Purim

2,500 years in the making: Are the Jews once again turning the tables on Iran?

On the 23rd day of the Hebrew month of Sivan, Queen Esther is said to have allowed the Jews of Persia to fight back against extinction. Has Israel done the same today with Iran?

 An AI-generated illustrative image of US President Donald Trump being handed a parchment from the biblical Queen Esther as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hovering in the background.
 Departure of the Israelites 'Departure of the Israelites' by David Roberts, 1829.

Purim-Passover connection: Uniting the Jews, then building a nation - opinion

 The reading of the ‘Megillah.’

Purim celebrations: Deliverance, customs, and controversies - opinion

 Esther and Mordechai writing the second letter of Purim, painted by Arent de Gelder.

Purim's unacceptable mask: The powerful themes of revenge, evil, and free will


Wine Talk: Be happy, drink hearty

Purim is a wine-drinking festival; it is the one day of the year when we are encouraged to get drunk.

 Purim celebrates the grape in a nod to the Persian wine parties.

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.

Beers with a Purim premise

Beer was never far behind at a Purim spiel or carnival. It’s popular, plentiful, and has been bringing people together for some 5,000 years.

KFAR DANIEL’S BeerBazaar  Brewery has issued three new  Purim-inspired beers: Persian  Haze, Esther, and Mordechai.

Brand news: New discoveries in skin aging and the brand entering the children's market

Colorful hair dyes, an invitation to a chef’s life journey, tea not just for the sick, and many more new products that we gathered here for you.

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In the Kitchen with Henny: Purim party favorites

Some fun, delicious party foods you can make for Purim – or all month long if you’d like.

 Piña colada

Purim with meaning: Unique holiday packages to support cancer patients

Ahead of Purim, the Israeli Cancer Association is offering a variety of unique gift packages for purchase, inviting the public to participate in the mitzvah and support the fight against cancer.

 Medium Purim package, the Israeli Cancer Association

For the greater good: The sacrifices made by Esther and other women for the Jewish people - opinion

Esther secured her place in history, joining a long, celebrated line of women who give of themselves selflessly for the good of the nation.

 An illustrative image of female IDF soldiers.

Purim during wartime: Remembering Amalek and a day of miraculous survival - opinion

The Jews have been confronted by Amalek throughout history, this hereditary enemy of Israel from wilderness times.

 Israelis are seen laughing at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem.

This week in Jewish history: The births of Moses and Barbie

A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.

A fan takes a photo of a Barbie doll at the world premiere of the film "Barbie" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2023

Your Investments: Time of remembering and keeping financial enthusiasm

When it comes to your finances, don’t let others get you down.

 Fluctuations in the US dollar, growth trends and investment directions, economy