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Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Purim, Study
Scribes in a Circumscribed World: From Esther to Me
Purim is the one day of the year I feel empowered in my community. The rest of the year, services ...
Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Purim, Study
Challenge: Give Voice to Esther
I’ve always really liked Purim. When I was younger, my main interest in the holiday was dressing up in fun ...
Beliefs & Practices, Celebrate, FAQ
The Jewish Leap Year Explained
Why the Jewish year sometimes adds an extra month of Adar and how that changes holidays and Torah readings.
Masks and Flasks, Love and Light
This commentary is provided by special arrangement with American Jewish World Service. To learn more, visit www.ajws.org.When I finally got ...
Eat Your Hamantashen, Take Your Chances
Purim is known as “the fun holiday.” It’s a time during which people dress in costumes, and dance, party, and ...
Ancient Israel, Celebrate, Jewish History, Purim
Jews in Exile
The Purim story is a guideline for living in the Diaspora.
Celebrate, Eat, Purim, Sephardic Jews
What Would Queen Esther Eat Today?
Esther, the star of the Purim story, is one of the bravest heroines for so many reasons–she not only strategized ...
Celebrate, Eat, Purim, Southern & Jewish
King (Cakes) & Queen (Esther)
If you’ve never lived in the South, you might not be familiar with King Cakes. The brightly colored yellow-green-and-purple treats ...