March 2015

Dressing Up As Vashti

Little girls don’t usually dress up as Vashti for Purim. Esther is the heroine, after all, and those poofy princess ...

John Lennon once wrote in lyrical desperation, “All I want is the truth, man. Just gimme some truth.” Without any ...

The first time I really dug into the story of Purim was actually also the first time I thought I ...

This past week I had the pleasure of attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference. With inspiring speakers, ...

Last weekend a group of 60+ LGBTQ and ally teens joined together for the 4th annual Keshet/Hazon LGBTQ & Ally ...

Like so many others, I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Leonard Nimoy last week.One of my friends, ...

If I close my eyes and sit quietly, I can still picture the expression on her face. My breath catches ...

Imagine Purim by the crystal clear and warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. No need for warm costumes or shoveling ...

When I think of the Purim holiday, I tend to think of noise-making, carnivals, costumes, and cookies. It was definitely ...

Ever since I was young, I have always felt a strong connection to Purim. For most girls at that age, ...