News for Purim A Purim Miracle - EMTs pulled from Purim meal to perform successful CPR and save a life'It feels like I won the lottery.' United Hatzalah EMTs in Holon get pulled from Purim Seudah to perform successful CPR and save a life. Driver who ran down Purim reveler: I was trying to save my lifeMinibus driver who ran over and killed man in Meah Sharim arrested after being released from hospital. 'They attack me from every direction' Report: No easing of COVID restrictions after Purim gatheringsMass gatherings over Purim have given Ministry of Health officials reason to cancel several proposed relaxations of public health guidelines Clashes at the Mahane Yehuda market in JerusalemYassam anti-riot police officers and Border Police teams deployed to iconic Jerusalem market to disperse crowds gathered during Purim. Policeman fined for Purim partyOfficers 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 closedIn 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 CoronaObserving 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: What is a secular, political thriller doing 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. Matanot l’evyonim: Do the mitzvah hereArutz 7 brings a selection of charities to fulfill the Purim mitzvah of “matanot l’evyonim.” 1,300 fines given for violating Purim curfew4 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 callYou 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 AvivDozens 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 itThe Prime Minister explains what directions he is taking as Purim rolls in. Esther pleas with the king - in Jerusalem, 2021Popular singer/DJ Yerachmiel releases a new music video of Esther supplication featuring Shifra Levy and produced by Ben Wallick. What Biden said to Bibi, a Purim ParodyThe 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. Timna and Purim - Rav Kook's instantaneous Dvar TorahA 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 PMParties banned, leaving home forbidden after 8:30 PM. Public transportation to Jerusalem to be suspended on Saturday night and Sunday. Azerbaijan Jewish community cancels Purim celebrations for national day of mourningAll communal Purim celebrations canceled because holiday coincides with national day of mourning for the Khojaly Massacre. Watch live: Gulf Jews celebrate Purim together, for the first timeIn first, Jews in six Gulf countries celebrate Purim together in virtual event - streamed live in Arutz Sheva. Rabbi Kenneth Brander: Helping Agunot and spreading the light of PurimRabbi 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 aroundThe Prime Minister's son made his participation in a Purim project for the elderly conditional upon Arutz Sheva's reporter leaving the area. Professor Nachman Ash: 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. Purim: A gift of unityThis week in 'The Parsha in Chesed' series: the festival of Purim. Moshe Gafni: '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 goPolice commissioner promises to deploy 2,500 roadblocks, activate intelligence sources, to enforce Purim curfew. Capital lessons from Megillat EstherFrom the Talmud: 'The fact that some Jews celebrate Purim on a different day brings honor to the Land of Israel/' How? The numbers of Purim and their insightsWhat is the connection between this week’s parshah, Tetzaveh, and the holiday of Purim? The lost message of Purim: UnityJews 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.. Laws for Purim that falls on a Friday - for both Sephardic and Ashkenazic JewsWhen Purim falls on a Friday, the celebration entails details explained below - in Jerusalem and specific cities, it lasts for three days! Brothers, it's Purim 2021Shushan 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 mapPolice release details on how they will enforce Purim curfew restrictions, including map of checkpoints to be set up across the country. Leading 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.' Putting our faith to the test on PurimDo the clothes make the man or does the man make the clothes? Government approves Purim night curfewCurfew 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 5781Haman simply could not wait for results and did himself in Family gives Purim gifts to first responder who helped sonsThankful family gives 'mishloach manot' to first responder who helped two brothers in separate instances. Netanyahu calls for night curfew on PurimPM: 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. Ohr Torah Stone, Tzohar prepare for hundreds of Purim celebrations400 individual megillah readings in over 200 different communities across Israel in accordance with government COVID restrictions. Yuli Edelstein: 'Anyone who celebrates too much on Purim will shut us in on Passover'Health Ministry examining possible curfew over Purim, in last-ditch attempt to keep infection rates from skyrocketing after holiday. Report: Health Ministry demanding Purim curfewHealth Ministry reportedly pushing for restrictions on travel and public activity during Purim holiday. Your own home's Corona Cabinet can create plans for a safe and happy PurimYour 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 pandemicThe Torah is extremely careful about not risking lives, so Purim mitzvot should be observed in moderation, following health directives. Prof. Gabi Barabash: '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 PurimEli 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 celebrationsBeth Medrash Govoha will not host Purim festivities for the first time in 80 years due to COVID pandemic. Rabbi Gershon Edelstein urges yeshiva students to remain in yeshiva over PurimRabbi 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 guidelinesRabbi Yosef issues guidelines after meeting COVID Czar, including limiting crowds at synagogues, eating only with nuclear family. Netanyahu, Gantz agree on Purim restrictionsRestrictions to be placed on gatherings, prayer quorum sizes on Purim, festive meals to be limited to nuclear family. Purim directive: Parties and processions forbiddenPurim 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.' Health Ministry's plan for Purim: Capsules in the synagogue, festive meal at homeHealth 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 yearProf. Nachman Ash says there will not be public celebrations of Purim as about a quarter of Israelis have received their first vaccine dose. |
