Jewish holidays like Purim and Passover seek to strengthen different sets of interpersonal connections, such as fostering ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – As conflict continues between Israel and Iran, the Jewish community is experiencing a duality of frustration and celebration, as today is a major Jewish holiday, Purim. According ...

Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the ...

Purim, a colorful Jewish holiday celebrating resilience and bravery, begins March 2 at sundown. The one-day festival commemorates the salvation of Jews in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) who were ...

It’s always been an interesting distinction that Purim is one of only two Jewish holidays (Chanuka the other) that is mandated in perpetuity. Though we don’t have a real understanding of what the “end ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A joyful Jewish holiday known for costumes, cookies, and carnivals begins at sundown on March 2 to sundown on March 3— and across ...