Articles in "Purim"
As Israeli Soldiers Share PTSD Struggles, Purim Celebrations Shift
In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, Israeli society is reevaluating one of its longstanding Purim holiday traditions — ...
Purim Food Packages Show Appreciation for Lone Soldiers
One traditional custom of the Purim holiday is mishloach manot, sending portions of food to family and friends. But in Jerusalem, one ...
Hikers Stumble Upon 2,500 Year-Old Purim-Era Pottery Shard Inscribed With King’s Name
Editor's Note: The Israel Antiquities Authority announced on March 3 that the shard is not authentic. Two friends hiking in the Tel ...
Israel Celebrates Purim amid Restrictions, Illegal Parties
Israel celebrated the three-day holiday of Purim that commenced on Thursday and was marked through Sunday amid restrictions to stem the ...
Govt. Approves COVID-19 Night Curfew on Purim
The government convened on Tuesday night and approved the Health Ministry's outline for Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions during the ...
Netanyahu: Iran Will Fail like Haman Did 2,500 Years Ago
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoked the story of Purim and the downfall of the wicked Haman, who sought the Jewish nation's ...
One of World’s Oldest Complete Esther Scrolls Finds its Final Home in Jerusalem
One of the world's oldest known Esther scrolls, also known as a megillah, has found its final home in Jerusalem after recently being gifted ...
Dramatic 78% Increase in Jewish Visits on Temple Mount During Purim
315 Jews ascended the Temple Mount during the three days of the Fast of Esther and Purim, a dramatic 78% increase compared to last year ...
Adults with Special Needs Celebrate Purim with Patients at Haifa Hospital
People with Special Needs from the Tzohar Halev housing network arrived at the oncology department of Rambam Hospital in Haifa on Sunday to ...
Masks and Corona: Israelis Prepare to Celebrate Purim with Corona Scare
The global spread of Coronavirus has forced Jewish communities around the world to modify their Purim celebrations to ensure that the ...
