The Iranians ruined Purim, wept my young son. How explain to him that in the skies over Persia, and from India to Ethiopia, the Megillah is coming true again, word for word? A story of resilience and faith.
Adv. Shalom Wasserteil explains how the mitzvah of the half-shekel places a world of holiness and charity against the money of Haman, who sought to destroy the Jewish people.
During a Purim event, the Beit El Dean blessed the pilots participating in the operation against the Iranian regime and Prime Minister Netanyahu that they should annihilate the enemy.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife, Sara, and son, Yair, attend a Purim Megillah reading at Merkaz Harav Yeshiva library, where a terrorist murdered eight students.
Purim celebrations begin in Jerusalem tonight (Tuesday). A festive Megillah reading is being held at Yeshvat Hakotel in the Jewish Quarter.
Khomeini went the way of Haman, Israel continues to pound its enemies as recorded in the Megillah - and we thank G-d for our deliverance.
Recorded instructions order Gerrer yeshiva students to avoid large gatherings, bans dancing in the streets, and pray only in the usual synagogues.
This evening, Purim celebrations began, in accordance with the Home Front Command's guidelines, with the reading of the Megillah, telling the story of the miracle that saved the Jewish people during the days of Mordechai and Esther.
Rabbi David Stav shares the halakhot of reading the Scroll of Esther during times of war, explaining how Jewish law intersects with the Home Front Command's guidelines.
One more day of fighting, Esther begged Ahasueros. One more day of humility, she hoped. One more day of unity, she dreamed. Let us join her prayer and act upon it this year.
Purim and Yom Kippur, also called Yom Kippurim, are opposing mirror images of each other. Each provides the missing half that the other lacks and this year they merge as we celebrate in the midst of a war of survival.
Ashdod Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lasri issues instructions to residents ahead of Purim: This year, the Megillah reading will take place in private homes only.
Amalek, the evil force that Haman represented then, and now, is recognizable in the Iranian regime controlled by Shiite clerics, and Muslim terrorists, such as ISIS, and Islamic Jihadists throughout the world. Opinion.
The fourteenth of Adar was not random. It was repayment. G-d always pays His debts.
Although the events of Purim took place outside the Land of Israel, Purim is deeply connected to it.
All Education Ministry activities canceled due to Home Front Command's 'essential activities only' instructions; all Purim-related activities will not take place.
A JPR survey of 4,822 UK Jews finds 49% celebrated Purim in 2025, with observance closely tied to age, children at home and synagogue ties.
Tzohar calls on communities to avoid loud noisemakers during Megillah readings, citing trauma triggers for veterans and war-affected Israelis.
Israel to deliver 117 mobile generators to the Kyiv region, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told Rabbi Meir Stambler in a call marking four years since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Start the Party: Learning from an uncouth dictator How to celebrate Life.
Turns out the average person spends 4-6 hours planning, shopping, and packing Mishloach Manos - time you'll never get back. This year, there's a different way.
Rabbi Duvidkavich described how, on the 14th of Adar, they would drive to Tel Shechem early in the morning, sleep near Joseph's Tomb, and read the Megillah.
A childhood photo of Elon Musk celebrating Purim resurfaced online and went viral after the billionaire confirmed its authenticity.
With all the serious analyses of President Trump's pro-Israel attitude, and the Houthis sharpening their spears, perhaps it is time for a little old-fashioned fun. A former Hollywood screenwriter has done this for us. Better late than never, no?
Hundreds of participants gathered to celebrate Shushan Purim at Tel Dvir, near the town of Otniel, in a festive emphasizing the Jewish history of the place.
Purim in Israel's yeshivas: Bereaved families dance, top police officer visits, a noose for Haman, ex-IDF general in a Fez, and the yeshiva dean's cape.
Rachel Goldberg, wife of fallen soldier Avi Goldberg, talks about celebrating Purim despite the difficult pain of the loss and explains the significance behind the family's special costume.
Several soldiers were disciplined following the publication of a video in which they fired at Gaza each time someone read Haman's name.
Media personality Natali Dadon held a Purim party with released hostages and their families.
A large dummy dressed as a haredi IDF soldier was hanged over the street in the Mea She'arim neighborhood in Jerusalem.
The procession was led by survivor of Hamas captivity Karina Ariev, Dani Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was murdered in captivity, Yoav and Sharon Engel, whose son Ofir Engel returned from Hamas captivity, and Shlomi Hajaj, the uncle of hostage Rom Braslavski.
When we say G-d is asleep, we mean that He conducts the affairs of life in ways that make no sense to us.
When we jump to today’s time, we’re fighting an enemy who is not even called a man in the Torah. Their essence is pure savagery.
Those living in the time of the Purim story did not see G-d's plan as we do.
Purim and the Bible’s modern-day message for Israel after Oct 7. Pursue the release of captives through the destruction of the enemy and by no other means. Opinion.
Reservists film themselves firing towards Gaza as Haman's name is mentioned during a reading of the Scroll of Esther, with one wearing a clown hat instead of a helmet and vest.
The establishment of the State of Israel restored the Jewish People’s sense of honor. The Sages of Israel, after the miracle of Purim, decreed that cities walled since the days of Joshua should celebrate Purim on the 15th of Adar “for the honor of the Land of Israel.”
Hundreds of wounded IDF soldiers, who fought on the frontlines of Gaza, the northern border, and Judea and Samaria, gathered today at The Terminal hall in Petach Tikva for a deeply moving Purim celebration
The holiday of Purim encompassing the miracle, the salvation, happiness, the Diaspora, Eretz Yisrael, the Jerusalem Temple and more....
The Talmud cites Reish Lakish (Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish): “It was known and revealed before He by Whose Word the world was created that Haman would one day weigh out the shekalim to annihilate Israel; therefore He placed their shekalim before [Haman’s] shekalim” (Megillah 13b).
What did Joseph and Mordechai have in common?
A Golani Brigade soldier, who was injured during the fighting in Gaza, shared an emotional and chilling moment during the reading of the Megillah on Purim in Sri Lanka in South Asia.
If Purim falls on Friday, the custom is preferably to begin the meal before noon, but there are other possibities (see below). Purim joy was observed even when the Jewish people were in harsh exile It is an answer to suffering, since in Purim we learned that even evil will eventually turn to good, so it is the greatest joy of all
Chief Rabbi of Iran, Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, seen praying the evening service and reading the Book of Esther at the Tomb of Mordechai and Esther in the city of Hamadan.
Special Purim megillah reading at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, as participants pray for the return of all 59 hostages still held by the Hamas terror group in Gaza.
'In Persia, 2,500 years ago, an enemy rose against us to destroy, eliminate, and wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth.'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins reading of Book of Esther at the synagogue of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, praises his bravery. 'Ori was like an angel amidst the chaos.'
Rabbis call to avoid intercity travel on Friday due to concerns of congestion over Purim holiday, ask Jerusalem residents to open their doors and give charity on Sunday as well.
Beit El yeshiva holds evening prayers and Purim megillah reading, followed by songs and dancing.
The Jewish Holiday of Purim begins Thursday evening, March 13th. This year's observance is different than previous ones.
Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers.
The battle between Haman and Mordechai is the primeval, age-old battle between Amalek and Torah, between lust and morality, over which is the foundation of the world, and it began in the Garden of Eden.
A 13-year-old girl who was sewing a costume for Purim accidentally swallowed a sewing pin. In a quick endoscopic surgery, the pin was removed from her stomach before it caused harm.
Residents of the Kfar Perach center for individuals with learning disabilities were treated to an entertaining dog show before Purim.
Soldiers and Reservists are on regular duty for Purim, missing out on all the festivities. Let’s bring the Purim Spirit to them!
National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz surprised MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) Mishloach Manot (Purim gifts) in honor of Purim. 'Despite us not agreeing on anything'
A primer for observing the joyous holiday, keeping its four commandments and those that are connected to it, including the amazing rules on what to do in Jerusalem when Shushan Purim falls on Shabbat as it does this year.
Why did Esther not cease hostilities, or in the unforgettable words of former President Joe Biden, “take the win,” after the first day of fighting the enemies of the Jews?
This has been a year of masks: We saw organizations claiming to fight for "human rights" reveal their true faces—showing that they don’t actually care about Jews. We saw women’s rights organizations put on masks and ignore Jewish victims of rape and torture.
Captivity survivor Agam Berger calls on the public to attend a Megillah reading at Hostages Square. "Together, we will reverse the lot and bring back our 59 brothers and sisters."
