Purim Firecrackers

Rabbi rules:

Mitzvah to report anyone playing with firecrackers

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.'

How to keep your family safe this Purim

Items that appear harmless may cause serious harm. Read carefully and stay safe.

How to have a safe and happy Purim

Purim safety instructions from United Hatzalah.

Two Youths Injured by Firecrackers

Purim injuries in Jerusalem include one youth moderately injured and another lightly hurt.

"Upside Down" on Purim

'Purim Firecrackers are Explosives'

Medical expert warns in Arutz Sheva interview that firecracker use ahead of the holiday can lead to burns, blindness.