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
Jewish unity is the silver lining of the Israel-Hamas War - opinion
Unifying the Jewish people, fighting for a brighter future, and saving humanity (by fighting terror) may still be the silver lining coming out of Hamas’s insanity.
Grapevine: On parade
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Everyone wears a mask year-round. Their real selves appear on Purim - opinion
May the world soon come to its senses and understand that what they see is not always what is real, and may Israel finally be seen as the angel and not the devil.
Sex isn't merely physical, it can also be a redemptive act - opinion
They wanted to kill us. A woman said, “No way!” and with the innate understanding of the physical and spiritual power of sexuality, she turned the story around.
Let cleaning be the worst of your problems - opinion
Learn to differentiate between Passover and spring cleaning. Not every problem has to also be tedious.
The debate over Purim costumes prompts reflection about war - opinion
The debate surrounding children’s costumes extends beyond Purim celebrations to broader societal issues, such as the role of the soldier and the exemption of yeshiva students from IDF service.
Wartime Purim unity bridges secular-religious divides
Kesher Yehudi hosts unlikely encounter between haredi and secular Israeli families amid hostage crisis.
Grapevine March 27, 2024: When the nose knows
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
What we can learn from Purim and Passover in our ever-complicated reality - opinion
As the seasons change and we move from Purim to Passover, we must cleanse our battered souls and, for so many, battle-scarred memories too.
Rabbi who lost son in Gaza: 'Hamas wanted to destroy us, but they strengthened us'
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