Purim is the Jewish holiday commemorating when Queen Esther saved the Jews from her husband's advisor, Haman's, wrath. Haman wanted to massacre the Jews of Persia because Mordechai (Esther's cousin ...

Purim is a joyful springtime Jewish holiday. It celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia following a plot to massacre them all (a familiar theme throughout Jewish history). This ...

Let me tell you about last years’ Purim meal. It was the best- really one to be remembered. It actually started out with a “minor” mishap, which turned into a great happy time! You see, my son Avi ...

As we approach the holiday of Purim we are commanded to be happy. If we look at all the holidays of the year there is a special commandment all year round, especially surrounding the holidays to be ...

Purim is among the most joyous and colorful days of the Jewish calendar. The holiday begins this year on sundown on Saturday and ends at nightfall on Sunday. This year, celebrations are likely to be ...

On Friday more than a billion Christians around the world will mark the gravest observance on their Calendar, Good Friday, the day Jesus died on the cross. (To be followed in two days by Easter Sunday ...

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