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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Purim

From Esther's vegetarianism to the Jewish leap year, things that might surprise you.

It’s Actually the Perfect Year to Share Purim Food Gifts

Show someone you love them the way we know best: with food.

What does the Hebrew Purim Expression ‘V’nahafoch Hu’ Mean?

This Purim catchphrase is now used in other contexts as well.

Urim and Tummim

This method of Jewish divination is traced back to the priestly garments.

Special Sabbaths

Recounting the moral obligations of Purim before the celebration begins

Personal Repentance: An Act of Purification

Each person must accomplish this individually

The Book of Esther’s Violent Ending

When an oppressed group massacres others.

Offensive or Good Fun?

This past weekend was Purim, a holiday full of laughter, parody and dress up. Fittingly, many Jewish groups release Purim ...

The Book of Esther

There are many unique aspects to the biblical book that tells the Purim story.

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