I wish I had wings...
It is the month of Adar, the month of rebirth, of hopefulness. And yet, a white cloud of disbelief lends an atmosphere of disbelief, to the lovely scene. We ask, When? For how long?
It is the month of Adar, the month of rebirth, of hopefulness. And yet, a white cloud of disbelief lends an atmosphere of disbelief, to the lovely scene. We ask, When? For how long?
Rabbi Menachem Shwekey, father of singers Yaakov and Yosef Chaim Shwekey, passed away on Purim.
The streets of Jerusalem were especially festive on Monday in honor of Purim, per Jewish law, celebrated a day later than most of the world. Arutz Sheva is out in the capital capturing the joy.
“Brief” encounters can lead to devastation.
After five months away from home, residents of Kiryat Shmona and Sderot, evacuated to Jerusalem, find it difficult to celebrate Purim in the shadow of war and longing for their homes.
The Purim narrative offers profound insights into our response to global barbarism of Hamas and Iran. Op-ed.
The "United in Purim" parade in Jerusalem will be led by a display honoring the hostages held in Gaza for 171 days, alongside 134 yellow cranes representing each hostage.
Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in the Purim Megilla reading with soldiers of the Military Police Corps’ Erez Battalion: "We will enter Rafah and achieve complete victory"
Pres. Isaac Herzog attends reading of Megillat Esther at the 'theater' hotel in Jerusalem, along with evacuees from Kiryat Shmona and Sderot.
Ahead of the reading of Megillat Esther, Rabbi Baruch Wieder, dean of Yeshivat Hakotel, gives special Purim class highlighting the war with Hamas.
Jewish community in Tehran gathers to read Megillat Esther on Purim - in the land where the miracles took place.
MK Tzvi Succot went further than clothes for his costume as a left-wing activist.
The brother of hostage Ohad Ben-Ami was exchanging text messages with Ohad when Hamas terrorists breached their home.
Every Purim, we celebrate strong Jewish women. This Purim, we celebrate their ability to make a lasting impact and to bring comfort, strength, resilience, and peace to our people. Letter.
UN demands cessation of all gragger spinning. Ahashveros confused again - cannot seem to tell the difference between Haman and Mordechai.
As Russian Jews celebrate Purim in the shadow of a mass ISIS attack on Moscow, Rabbi Berel Lazar calls off musical events, urges unity. 'When the forces of good are united, the forces of evil, hatred, and fanaticism will be completely defeated.'
To present an example that is happening right before our eyes; Why is the entire world focused, and even obsessed with Israel?
Dramatic announcement of the DOA.
Tens of thousands attend rally for hostages' release, hear Purim megilla. 'History is repeating itself, and it is in our hands to save our brothers and sisters.'
Every nation, every culture which ever felt threatened by the knowledge of G-d was determined to exterminate, to kill, and to destroy all the Jews, from young to old, babies and women.
Special needs children and their families were treated to a particularly entertaining dog show during the Fast of Esther.
Israel's first Chief Rabbi had a unique tradition for Purim festivities and his students took part. In the middle of his speech, Rav Kook suddenly stood up and began to sing with great elation, “Do not fear, My servant Jacob! Do not fear, do not fear!”
Torah Mitzion for Shabbat Zachor and Purim.
This year's Purim parade will be called 'Purim United' and the music during the parade will be at a lower volume.
The residents of Kerem Shalom returned to their Kibbutz to celebrate the annual Purim "Adeloyada" march.
Iranian Jews made the traditional annual pilgrimage to the site believed to be the graves of the protagonists of the Purim story.
Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.
Breaking the Purim tradition, the mishloach manot, which usually consists of sweets, contained a quarter pita, a spoonful of cheese, and two olives – the amount of food that the hostages have been receiving for 166 days.
Mother of kidnapped teen speaks on Purim and sadness: 'The soul knows how to contain a complexity of joyous and sad moments, not this and that, but the two together. We didn't choose it, but it improves us as a society.'
'Esther's Wisdom' - A collection of essays for Purim by the Matan Kitvuni Fellows, women scholars and educators.
Hassidic singer Lipa Schmeltzer, in cooperation with Oorah, released a new song and music video in honor of Purim titled 'Ashrei Ha'am.' In the song the singer connects the ancient conflict with Amalek to the modern one with Hamas.
Rabbi David Yosef said that haredim must show that they are also part of Israel's pain and therefore should refrain from public celebrations.
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow explains how communities should celebrate Purim in light of the tragic effects of the war.
Rabbi Ben-Zion Mutzafi, a leading Sephardic Rabbi, rules that 'one must report anyone selling or playing with firecrackers,' says it is 'a great mitzvah to avoid harming or scaring anyone in Israel, especially these days.'
Did you know that this Friday and Shabbat there are some minor festivals on the Jewish calendar?
Politics is dominated by alpha males today as much as at any time in history. A political Matilda Effect. Op-ed.
The Sara Litton z”l Monthly Emunah Essay, as Adar draws to a close: the Mishkan and the Purim holiday's long term messages.
UK man armed with weapon taunts Jews leaving Stamford Hill synagogue on Purim, shouting about his admiration for Nazi leader.
Calm prevailed despite Arab threats of violence.
If Purim had concluded with a lesson on tolerance, liberal Jews might be more inclined to celebrate it. But it packs a timeless lesson.Op-ed
Jerusalem is so special that it has its own Purim day. But some aspects of Purim should last all year.
Don't celebrate Purim without realizing there are contemporary Hamans hiding their loathing for Jews behind masks of false victimhood.Op-ed.
Just over a year into the war, Kyiv Jews celebrate Purim in precarious economic circumstances under the continued threat of Russian attacks.
Can you hear us celebrating, Haman? Hark from whatever dismal depths you are in now, and hear our sweet children singing in our own country.
Jews in Tehran sing the Shoshanat Yaakov prayer, which is sung at the conclusion of the reading of the Book of Esther.
The Purim story teaches us that there is always hope and it is forbidden to despair
To mark the Purim holiday, Israel's Finance Minister takes the drums dressed as a Hasid.
Our goal is to elevate the physical elements and joy of Purim to a state of sanctity, to an expression of love and gratitude to Hashem
IDF investigating attack on Arab vehicle, 'unseemly' documentation of soldiers dancing while on duty.
MDA's national call center, along with responding to emergency calls, also held a megillah reading.
Minister Shlomo Karhi says country 'will manage without you' to reservists threatening not to report to duty over judicial reforms.
Interesting ideas about the Megillah and the Purim holiday.
The answer is particularly apt for our times.
For his students, Rabbi Chaim Druckman was a central component of every holiday, especially Purim.
PM responds to IAEA director Rafael Grossi's claim an attack on Iran's nuclear program would violate international law.
Why would our Sages instruct us to get drunk, when the Torah and Prophets clearly object to the associated lack of control?
2,500-year-old potshard bearing name of King Ahasuerus' father found in central Israel.
Belev Echad hosts Purim bash for WIA soldiers and veterans. "Purim is a time of miracles, and each of our soldiers is a walking miracle."
What is so significant about the Tabernacle that the Torah dedicates to discussing it more space than the world covenant?
What do Chazal exactly want from us this month when they tell us to be happy? And why?