Purim

Alcohol on Purim

Are Jews really obligated to drink to the point of not knowing the difference between Haman and Mordecai?

Local celebrations echoing the Purim theme have been instituted by communities throughout Jewish history.

A hidden God allows for a more active human role in the covenant.

A serious lesson that focuses on fighting evil precedes the Purim fesitivites.

The Purim story is a guideline for living in the Diaspora.

Not to be confused with regular Purim, this minor holiday brings joy in late winter on Jewish leap years.

In 2025, Purim begins at sundown on Friday, March 14 and ends at sundown on Saturday, March 15.

A crunchy, rolled treat from Greek and Turkish Jewish tradition.

A special bread for Purim wrapped around a hard-boiled egg.

A rich Hungarian poppy seed cake that's perfect for Purim, or anytime.

In 2023, Purim begins at sunset on Monday, March 6.

Purim and Yom Kippur appear to be complete opposites but the ancient rabbis say they are really two sides of the same coin.