Instead of sweets, make your Mishloach Manot food items for the Purim seudah
Here are some suggestions and recipes that will certainly be welcomed by those who receive them
Is Purim the ultimate hipster holiday?
It’s one of the biggest conundrums facing the Jewish community: How do we get millennial Jews excited about being Jewish? The answer? Purim
Purim vs. Halloween: the holiday grudge match
Does Purim put Halloween to shame, or are we a shande fun di goyim when it comes to revelry?
BDS and the Purim story: disturbing parallels
Like Haman and his gang in the Purim story, the leaders of BDS warfare had a run of successes, but appear to be losing momentum and may be headed, if not to the gallows, at least to the dustbin of history
Scrolling through Megillat Esther – Song, tradition, art & humour
Before Purim starts, take a read or two and bring new meaning to the Megillah ceremony
Purim, Sephardi-Style
Recipes for hamantashen, pistachio biscotti, folares, and more
Not your average hamantashen
A great recipe for cherry almond hamantashen! If you prefer prune filling, we’ve got that too
Is it OK to get drunk on Purim?
There’s a role for alcohol or drugs in the Jewish religious experience, but we can create a joyous atmosphere without turning to mind-altering substances
Jewish teens arrested in Iran over Purim prank
Tehran police have promised to release the two boys, both 17, according to reports
Purim – The Shpiel’s the thing
The Purim shpiel is a chance for budding Jewish performers of all ages to don costumes, act out an ancient story with modern twists and turns – and thoroughly enjoy themselves
