Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.

Israelis are seen in costume for the holiday of Purim, in Jerusalem. (photo credit: FLASH90) Amid the shadow of the Israel-Hamas war and while hostages are still held in Gaza captivity ...

Jewish people across the world will be celebrating the holiday Purim this week. Purim, celebrated every year on the 14th of ...

Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more than just a festive occasion filled with costumes, ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen ...

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical Book of Esther. It falls on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, which in ...

Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates events told in the Book of Esther. Synagogues throughout the island this week marked the Jewish holiday of Purim with festive celebrations. The holiday ho ...

But belief is more complex. The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, embodies this tension. It is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where God is never ...