Megillah Readings

At site of 2008 massacre

Netanyahu listens to Megillah at Merkaz Harav

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.

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Book of Esther reading at Yeshivat Hakotel

Purim celebrations begin in Jerusalem tonight (Tuesday). A festive Megillah reading is being held at Yeshvat Hakotel in the Jewish Quarter.

Ashdod Mayor to residents: Do not open synagogues

Ashdod Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lasri issues instructions to residents ahead of Purim: This year, the Megillah reading will take place in private homes only.

Tens of thousands expected to join Tzohar Megilla readings

Megilla readings organized across Israel by Tzohar and Ohr Torah Stone expected to draw tens of thousands of Israelis.

Purim megillah readings - for everyone

Amidst coronavirus outbreak, organizations work to make megillah readings accessible and safe

The message of the Purim story: Nothing is random

Understanding the Book of Esther without getting into a whole Megillah

Megilla reading at Joshua's tomb

Jews converge on the tomb of the prophet Joshua to read the Megilla during the festival of Purim.

Purim readings aim to bridge Israel’s religious-secular divide

Over 400 'neutral' locations across Israel to have Megillah readings on Purim for both religious and secular Israelis.