Purim
Why “The Purim Superhero” is the Book I’ve Been Waiting For
I’ve always believed quite firmly that what is on our kids’ bookshelves, and what we, parents and children together, share ...
Purim in Hollywood, FL with Almost 150 Women
For the women of Hollywood Florida, the Women’s Megillah reading is a highlight in our spiritual lives. This year almost ...
Potluck Minyan in Brooklyn Hosts its 6th Megillah Reading
I took a deep breath and looked around the room. There were more faces looking back at me than I ...
Offensive or Good Fun?
This past weekend was Purim, a holiday full of laughter, parody and dress up. Fittingly, many Jewish groups release Purim ...
Purim Does Drag
Anyone who has ever been to a proper Purim celebration knows that a good Purim party could never be a drag, ...
Orthodox Women in St. Louis Write a Megillat Esther
Orthodox women reading Megillat Esther on Purim are a common sight in many communities, but this year, a group of Orthodox women ...
This year’s Purim costume: True Self
A number of years ago, I was at a Purim party and a male friend attended wearing a dress, make ...
Increasing Purim’s Joy
Purim is coming and the inhabitants of my house are giddy with anticipation. It has long been a favorite holiday ...
Hamantaschen Throwdown!
Well I am just tickled to share that I have been asked to serve as a judge at an upcoming ...
On Valentines Day, Hamantaschen and Jews
Yesterday I posted our latest guest post featuring a gorgeous Valentines Day themed tri-color cupcake. And while I am not ...
Denouncing Germany’s Haman from Harlan, Kentucky
Few places in America are more remote than southeastern Kentucky. Back in the early 20th century, a handful of Jewish ...