Purim

Policeman fined for Purim party

Officers responded to a noise complaint to find that the venue was owned by a fellow officer and his wife.

Thousands walk to Jerusalem as bus lines are closed

In an angry pilgrimage, thousands of travelers left stranded by police roadblocks began to make their way to Israel's capitol on foot.

Purim joy in the midst of Corona

Observing the mitzvahs of Purim in a limited family only,was an opportunity to teach about joy without slipping into low level frivolity.

Weekly Torah study: A secular, political thriller in the Tanach?

A thought provoking sequel to the Purim holiday.

So how was Purim 2021?

This year I heard Megilat Esther outside wearing a coat in the cold, under a Jerusalem street light.

1,300 fines given for violating Purim curfew

4 arrested for assaulting police enforcing curfew in Rehovot as police say 'not a city in Israel' which did not see violations.

For Purim: G-d's hidden call

You don’t have to change the world to change the world, but we must always ask ourselves, what does Hashem want of me in this place, now?

We recogniize Haman, but where are Mordechai and Esther?

Today’s Persia declares its intention to annihilate Israel and works to achieve that infernal aim. And there’s Western media and academia …

Thoughts on Purim: How should we respond to Antisemitism today?

We can’t change who we are, so even if we change what we do, it won’t stop antisemitism. So how do we respond to racism?

Why is everyone in disguise on Purim?

Purim parallels and universal lessons from the Scroll of Esther.

Watch: Dozens at reading of Book of Esther in Tel Aviv

Dozens participate in reading of the Book of Esther led by the Rosh Yehudi movement in Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu: I attack the media because they deserve it

The Prime Minister explains what directions he is taking as Purim rolls in.

Esther pleas with the king - in Jerusalem, 2021

Popular singer/DJ Yerachmiel releases a new music video of Esther supplication featuring Shifra Levy and produced by Ben Wallick.

Timna and Purim - Rav Kook's instantaneous Dvar Torah

A story for Purim about Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the Torah luminary who was the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.

Purim under COVID: Curfew starts at 8:30 PM

Parties banned, leaving home forbidden after 8:30 PM. Public transportation to Jerusalem to be suspended on Saturday night and Sunday.

What Biden said to Bibi, a Purim Parody

The world waited for weeks for Biden to call Bibi and then they didn't let us listen. On Purim, we can let our imaginations run wild. Op-ed.

Azerbaijan Jewish community cancels Purim celebrations

All communal Purim celebrations canceled because holiday coincides with national day of mourning for the Khojaly Massacre.

Helping Agunot and spreading the light of Purim

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone, comes to the Arutz Sheva studio to discuss two important initiatives

Yair Netanyahu refuses to deliver gifts with Arutz Sheva around

The Prime Minister's son made his participation in a Purim project for the elderly conditional upon Arutz Sheva's reporter leaving the area.

Purim: A gift of unity

This week in 'The Parsha in Chesed' series: the festival of Purim.

Coronavirus czar: 'We can't go out to party'

'No doubt people are exhausted from this year,' coronavirus czar Nachman Ash says, warning: 'Not true' people can go out and party as usual.

'I didn't love the loyalty agreement, but I signed it'

MK Gafni says Tel Aviv parties are a 'bad thing,' emphasizes need for citizens to keep Health Min. guidelines. 'Saving lives most imp't.'

Purim curfew plan ready to go

Police commissioner promises to deploy 2,500 roadblocks, activate intelligence sources, to enforce Purim curfew.

Watch: Gulf Jews celebrate Purim together, for the first time

In first, Jews in six Gulf countries celebrate Purim together in virtual event - streamed live in Arutz Sheva.

Capital lessons from Megillat Esther

From the Talmud: 'The fact that some Jews celebrate Purim on a different day brings honor to the Land of Israel/' How?

Matanot l’evyonim: Do the mitzvah here

Arutz 7 brings a selection of charities to fulfill the Purim mitzvah of “matanot l’evyonim.”

The lost message of Purim:: Unity

Jews today are so divided that they probably would not allow for the type of unity displayed in the times of the Purim miracle. Op-ed..

The numbers of Purim and their insights

What is the connection between this week’s parshah, Tetzaveh, and the holiday of Purim?

Brothers, it's Purim 2021

Shushan is uncannily like America 2021. Llisten to Marc Bernan sing a Yiddish Purim song about the miracle and make it come true again.

Police release Purim-weekend curfew road map

Police release details on how they will enforce Purim curfew restrictions, including map of checkpoints to be set up across the country.

Rabbis: 'Don't get drunk on Purim'

Leading rabbis call on public to refrain from excessive drinking. 'Liable to raise the number of infections, endanger public health.'

Laws for Purim that falls on a Friday- Ashkenazim and Sepharadim

When Purim falls on a Friday, the celebration entails details explained below - in Jerusalem and specific cities, it lasts for three days!

Putting our faith to the test on Purim

Do the clothes make the man or does the man make the clothes?

Government approves Purim night curfew

Curfew to begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 5:00 a.m. this Thursday, Friday, Shabbat. Defense Minister and Blue and White ministers support

A little patience goes a long way - Purim 5781

Haman simply could not wait for results and did himself in

Netanyahu calls for night curfew on Purim

PM: We want to prevent what happened last Purim from happening again this year.

'People who have been vaccinated may also transmit the virus'

Dr. Orly Greenfeld warns against laxness in obeying restrictions by the vaccinated, calls for Purim restrictions.

Family gives Purim gifts to first responder who helped sons

Thankful family gives 'mishloach manot' to first responder who helped two brothers in separate instances.

Ohr Torah Stone, Tzohar prepare for Purim celebrations

400 individual megillah readings in over 200 different communities across Israel in accordance with government COVID restrictions.

'Celebrate too much on Purim and we'll be locked down on Pesach'

Health Ministry examining possible curfew over Purim, in last-ditch attempt to keep infection rates from skyrocketing after holiday.

Report: Health Ministry demanding Purim curfew

Health Ministry reportedly pushing for restrictions on travel and public activity during Purim holiday.

Your own home's Corona Cabinet can create plans for Purim

Your home Corona Cabinet can plan how to make Purim joyous and manage the challenge of controlling screen time. Involve the whole family.

The laws of Purim during the corona pandemic

The Torah is extremely careful about not risking lives, so Purim mitzvot should be observed in moderation, following health directives.

'The government has no control over the haredim'

Former Health Min. Director General talks about whether reopening will affect infection rates, warns of Purim parties.

COVID-19, wine, and Purim

Eli Pash, from Pyup Wine & Alcohol, speaks with Arutz Sheva about wine in light of the pandemic and the preparations for upcoming holidays.

Flagship Lakewood yeshiva cancels Purim celebrations

Beth Medrash Govoha will not host Purim festivities for the first time in 80 years due to COVID pandemic.

Leading haredi rabbi urges yeshiva students to stay put on Purim

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein says yeshiva students should remain in yeshiva on Purim and learn Torah. 'This will save us from the plague.'

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef issues pandemic Purim guidelines

Rabbi Yosef issues guidelines after meeting COVID Czar, including limiting crowds at synagogues, eating only with nuclear family.

Netanyahu, Gantz agree on Purim restrictions

Restrictions to be placed on gatherings, prayer quorum sizes on Purim, festive meals to be limited to nuclear family.

Purim directive: Parties and processions forbidden

Purim holiday mandates presented to coronavirus cabinet includes ban on parties, holiday meal only with nuclear family, Rashbi's tomb closed

Will government impose full lockdown for Purim?

Deputy Health Minister says national lockdown during Purim can't be ruled out. 'We won't celebrate Purim as if everything is fine.'

Purim: Capsules in the synagogue, festive meal at home

Health Ministry aims to tighten coronavirus restrictions prior to Purim holiday in order to reduce COVID-19 fallout from large gatherings.

Coronavirus Czar: No Purim celebrations this year

Prof. Nachman Ash says there will not be public celebrations of Purim as about a quarter of Israelis have received their first vaccine dose.

OU, RCA issue guidelines for Purim during pandemic

Healthy individuals advised to attend public Megillah readings if proper masking and social distancing is maintained.

Growing accustomed to miracles

We don't say the Hallel prayer on Purim at all, but we do say it on Hanukkah. In our time, the reason for this difference is clearer.

Condition of boy brutally attacked over Purim improves

Police arrest two Muslims suspected in attack, investigation ongoing. Boy's family thanks all who prayed for his recovery.

White House hosts megillah reading

Numerous senior staffers attend Purim event at White House, organized Chabad-Lubavitch's Rabbi Levi Shemtov.

Purim and the Holy Temple: To build or not to build?

The backdrop of the Purim story: The struggle for the rebuilding of the Holy Temple.

Trump establishes Indian state

Gantz attends megillah reading in childhood moshav

Blue and White chairman celebrates Purim in Moshav Kfar Ahim, sits in seat that belonged to his late father.