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Increasing Purim’s Joy

Purim is coming and the inhabitants of my house are giddy with anticipation. It has long been a favorite holiday ...

Purim Foods

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.

Purim and Halloween

An ideological face-off.

A History of Purim

How this festival became a time for merriment and satire.

Special Purims

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

The Context of Purim

Purim and the month of Adar.

Purim History

How the events chronicled in the Book of Esther inspired a holiday.

Purim 2026

In 2026, Purim begins at sundown on Monday, March 2 and ends at sundown on Tuesday, March 3.

Alcohol on Purim

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

Triple Purim

-This year, it’s a “triple Purimâ€?; here’s why. (Chabad)-Lynne Avadenka brings together Esther and Sheherezade. (The Jewish Week)-Purim’s “gifts to ...

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