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?
Purim-Passover connection: Uniting the Jews, then building a nation - opinion
Purim celebrations: Deliverance, customs, and controversies - opinion
Purim's unacceptable mask: The powerful themes of revenge, evil, and free will
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week in Jewish history: IDF attacks Gaza, rise of Queen Esther
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
New art exhibit presents a new dawn for Queen Esther
To experience the live ritual, contact alana.ruben at gmail.com or EsthersThrone on Instagram to schedule a time.
Ex-MEP Nick Griffin claims Israel will strike Iran on Purim, which already passed
Griffin seemed to mix up Jewish holidays and confuse details, claiming that Purim would fall in April when the holiday had already passed and that Haman had been the Persian king.
Grapevine: Shuk snags
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Is Israeli society at the fifth stage of grief? - opinion
The past debate on public celebrations – either on Purim or Independence Day – suggests we might move to the fifth stage, acceptance.
