Purim
Purim 2018
From hamantaschen to the Megillah, what you need to know about this holiday that falls on March 1.
How to Make the Perfect Hamantaschen
With these few easy steps, all bakers can avoid the curse of the leaky hamantaschen.
How the Book of Esther Changed
Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.
Why Do Jews Wear Costumes on Purim?
The long practice of masquerading may have its roots in medieval Italy.
Queen Esther: Destiny’s Child
The Purim story is a reminder of our essential power for human agency.
Things are Not Always as They Seem
Masks have a long history in the world's culture, and they play an important role in the Purim story.
All About Esther
The book of Esther is not a historical document in the usual sense--but that doesn't undermine its importance as a religious book in the Jewish canon.