Hoboken synagogue to hold concert at conclusion of Purim Chabad center celebrates with Italian theme a compelling story and menu too A good great feast Rabbi Arthur Waskow War or Spring Fever On Our Calendar Fern Siegel Stage Door Don't Cry for Me Ahasuerus 'Whole Megillah 2' irreverent take on

Purim: A good story and a great feast Purim has been summed up in this way: They tried to kill us, we won, so let's eat! Sweet charity! Getting ready for Purim New York Jews getting ready for Purim skipped the costume parties Sunday to focus on giving back. Chaim Levin: Taking off the Mask for Purim This year's Purim marks three years since I started my incredible journey of coming out. Until three years ago I struggled in isolation with my identity as a gay man and an Orthodox Jew. Purim still holds relevance The Jewish holiday of Purim — a celebration of Queen Esther and Mordecai overcoming a plot to kill the Jews in Persia — dates to the 5th century B.C., but its message is as relevant as today's headlines. Rabbi Arthur Waskow: Purim: War or Spring Fever? By turning the day into a fast, the rabbis shattered this nationalist celebration of a military victory. They tried to teach us to take the contradictions of Purim as a profound meditation on our world, not as an incitement to murder. Netanyahu Gives Obama Purim Scroll on Ancient Persian Plot During Meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave President Barack Obama a Purim Megillah scroll, which tells the story of how Jews prevailed over a plot to kill them in ancient Persia, which is present-day Iran. For Purim, honor Queen Esther by going vegan Queen Esther, the heroine of Purim, was probably a vegan. A few easy changes can make your Purim menu meatless. You may know that Queen Esther is the heroine of the joyful holiday of Purim, which begins Wednesday evening. She was the beautiful Jewish woman selected by the King of Persia to be his wife. After she became queen, she begged the king to save her people from Haman's wicked plan to ... Purim is a celebration of pride and food Purim has been summed up in this way: They tried to kill us, we won, so let's eat! Of course, the actual story is a bit more complex than that, but the simple fact is that for Jews who love to cook and eat, this holiday is a favorite. Purim Carnival planned for Sunday at Staten Island's Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC Entertainment to include karaoke, musical parade and songs by the Jewish Foundation School Choir Purim at Richmond State Supported Living Center The Richmond State Supported Living Center honored the Jewish celebration, Purim, with decorations and food for its Jewish residents and visitors. From left to right are Dana Gottlieb of the Richmond State Supported Living Center and her caregiver Monica Elliott.
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