On Purim, some who celebrate also dress up in costumes, have carnivals and participate in parades. “The name of the game is to have fun and be happy being Jewish,” Weinstock said.

I had the pleasure of acquiring a truly exceptional piece from this rich literary tradition – an Italian manuscript from 1715 that brings together, between two modest covers, some of ...

These plaques were used during Purim, a Jewish holiday. Purim traditions include donating funds to charity, often through Jewish organizations. Location Currently not on view Credit Line Gift of Henry ...

Purim is a reminder for us all, that vigilance against any sort of vicious control of any people group is a task that befalls us all. Photo - From David's Tower This message of Purim can also apply in ...

The Bible generally urges that punishment not be inflicted without a trial, but Pinhas faced a brazen violation of the ...

Darkhei Noam, an independent minyan with some 290 families, is scrambling for a new meeting space after Manhattan Country ...

Object Details Location Currently not on view date made 1887 ID Number GA.02538 catalog number 02538 accession number 21937 Object Name Print print chromolithograph Other Terms chromolithograph; Ben ...

Just three months ago, right before Purim, Abraham Schwartz — an adventurous, effusive young man from the Hasidic community — undertook a quest that was dear to his heart. He flew to Iran to find the ...

If Jim Henson and Fred Rogers could connect with kids through puppets, why couldn’t Shlomit Tripp? “It’s really important ...

I'll explain. According to the Purim story, Haman convinced King [Ahasuerus] to sign off on his decree 'to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, from young to old, infants and women, in one day.' ...

Reckless rites : Purim and the legacy of Jewish violence by Horowitz, Elliott S Publication date 2006 Topics Bible. Esther -- Criticism, interpretation, etc, Violence -- Religious aspects -- Judaism - ...