Purim traditions around the world
Think you know everything about Purim? Think again. Here are some traditions from around the world
From the Archives: Happy Purim!
Guests celebrate at Tamara and Mietek Weinreich’s annual Purim party in Toronto, 1974. Mietek helped found the Anne Frank foundation for needy children in Israel. He also raised funds for Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and Toronto. He was also involved in JIAS where he helped many Russian Jewish immigrants to establish themselves in Canada.
Purim: Paralyzed by political correctness
What was supposed to be a festive holiday party turned into a nightmare for a modern Canadian family.
Arrrrr ye ready for a pirate Purim?
A unique hamantashen recipe for you to try out this Purim!
How to have a joyous Adar in tragic, uncertain times
The rabbis of the Talmud tell us that as we enter the Hebrew month of Adar we are to increase our joy. It is challenging this year to do that, as we contemplate the 17 innocents slaughtered recently.
Write a story; make history
History was traditionally a narrative of great human events: wars, investitures of monarchs and plagues. Lately, we have turned to more mundane realities and human experiences to fill the gaps in these narratives.
Women should trust their gut instincts
Dear Ella, It’s about time women started speaking up against sexual abuse. I only wish the power of the #MeToo movement was around when this happened to me. The parties were ongoing for months, and eventually we got down to the last full week of eating and drinking at the palace. I was hosting my […]
Purim is a time to stand proudly together as Jews
When narrating how the Jews ultimately prevailed against a common enemy intent on harming them, the text of the megillah is very precise. It uses a verb whose root means to gather together.
The National Rifle Association’s anti-Semitism
It’s easy to spot the bad guy in the Purim story – he’s the one with the pointy hat. Today, anti-Semites are not given away by their hats, but if you listen carefully, they’re not hard to find.
Pot-infused hamantashen – because getting drunk on Purim is so 2017
Spice up your Purim party with these cannabis-infused hamantaschen.
