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Purim 2018

From hamantaschen to the Megillah, what you need to know about this holiday that falls on March 1.

The Esther/Vashti Purim Flag

The new tradition of waving a flag when Esther and Vashti's names are mentioned celebrates the triumph of these Purim heroines.

Vashti and Esther: A Feminist Perspective

The relationship between the two Persian queens is integral to understanding the Purim story.

Purim Queen

Holiday songs, pop style

The Evil Within

The Torah commands us to remember the Amalekites.

The Book of Esther’s Violent Ending

When an oppressed group massacres others.

Debla

Purim Roses, a festival Libyan dessert.

Purim International

After Esther & the king Thai-ed the knot, things got Chile in Persia.

West Side Tsorys, the Purim Prequel

A skit based on the famous musical, with a Jewish twist

The Never-Ending Phone Menu

A skit about a common conundrum, customizable for any synagogue community