Purim

Indulgences and temptations for Purim: The tasty news of Israel

The surprise box of Cremugit and Petit Beurre is aimed at Purim, and long after.

Purim editions, Cremugit and Petit Beurre
 Ukrainian Jewish children holding packages they received JNRU for Purim.

Hamantaschen from Israel, graggers, and fuel: Purim aid drive spans Ukraine

Mozart Chocolate-Coconut Liqueur

A perfect ball has landed in Israel, just in time for Purim mischief

DIZENGOFF SQUARE, named for the Tel Aviv founding father.

This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel


Arketa at the Purim 2025 pop-up in Beersheba

It’s time to bring out the feathers, get your costumes ready, and show the world your light—Arketa is coming to Beersheba, and this is your chance to get prepped for Purim in style!

 Arketa at the Purim 2025 Pop-Up

‘This Purim, who will you be?’

Play therapist-photographer publishes a remarkable book on Purim costumes

All in the Family

The Jewish mission: Save humanity with morals, values in the face of societal rot - opinion

Even in the absence of our Temple, we remained steadfast in our mission – to mend humanity when it veered off course, guiding it back toward moral spirit.

 LITERAL BAD apples: These barbarians are part of a rancid culture.

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.

How much do hamantaschen cost? Ma'afe Neeman's announcement ahead of Purim

Despite the rise in raw material prices and VAT, the Ma'afe Neeman chain is offering handmade hamantaschen in special flavors at an affordable price for the holiday.

Hamantaschen by Ma'afe Ne'eman

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

Purim 2025: SACARA to open three concept stores with holiday makeup

The chain is launching three pop-up stores in Petah Tikva, Beersheba, and Hadera, featuring the Purim 2025 collection with makeup products, accessories, and beauty items at attractive prices.

 SACARA Purim Store in Petah Tikva

This week in Jewish history: IDF attacks Gaza, rise of Queen Esther

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum