Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...

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PURIM is a Jewish holiday commemorating the survival of Jews who were marked for death by Persian rulers. The origins of Purim come from the Book of Esther, also known in Hebrew as “the Scroll.” ...

With the beginning of spring comes an exciting Jewish holiday known as Purim, which remembers the survival of the Jewish people during a time of persecution in the ancient Persian empire. It is a ...

Purim is normally celebrated by dressing up and heading to the streets (Picture: Getty) Across the world, Jewish people are celebrating the festival of Purim. The festival is one of feasting and ...

A knife-wielding man allegedly harassed London Jews leaving a Stamford Hill synagogue on Purim, screaming antisemitic abuse at them. The assailant reportedly yelled “Heil Hitler, I love Hitler” at ...

Note: The author of this article writes “G-d” with hyphenation to respect an interpretation of a Jewish rule about honoring the Holy One’s name. Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish ...

Jewish communities are celebrating Purim this week. The festival allows even the most buttoned-down orthodox sects to let loose for a day of costumes and carousing, fuelled by religiously mandated ...