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


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.

 Queen Esther and her throne.

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.

Far-right British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin attends a protest against the killing of a British soldier in London June 1, 2013. Police intervened to separate about 150 far-right protesters from a much larger anti-racism crowd in London on Saturday to stop them from coming to blows over

Grapevine: Shuk snags

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 The bustling Mahane Yehuda shuk in Jerusalem.

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.

 TWO WOMEN, Arab and Jew, involved in the Together Beyond Words organization, share their grief.

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.

 A person stands in front of pictures during a demonstration to demand the liberation of hostages who are being held in the Gaza Strip after they were seized by Hamas gunmen on October 7, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 21, 2023.

Grapevine: On parade

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THE PURIM ‘Adloyada’ parade takes place in Jerusalem on Monday. Purim represents the first step in our redemption; Passover propels us ever closer to the never-fully-reachable finish line, says the writer.

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.

Prince William and Princess Kate attend the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, 2023

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.

 A couple in bed together, sex (Illustrative)

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.

 Cleaning products (illustrative).

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.

 Children celebrate Purim, dressed in soldier costumes.