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Opposites Distract
The inversion of expectations, so central to the Purim story, can be both thrilling and confining.
The Surprising Connection between Purim and Yom Kippur
Purim and Yom Kippur appear to be complete opposites but the ancient rabbis say they are really two sides of the same coin.
Purim Masks
Sometimes it is by dressing as someone else that we reveal our truest selves.
Where to Stream Megillah Reading for Purim
Where to find an online reading of the Book of Esther.
Will the Real Esther Please Stand Up?
The heroine of the Purim story is portrayed in contradictory ways in the biblical book that bears her name.
Why Do Jews Wear Costumes on Purim?
The long practice of masquerading may have its roots in medieval Italy.
Why Purim is the Holiday of Prayer
The holiday of drunken revelry is also the day that proves the Torah's assertion that God answers all prayers.
Al Hanisim: Remembering Our Partnership in God’s Miracles
Both the holidays when this prayer is recited are marked by courageous human action in making space for the miraculous.
Queen Esther: Destiny’s Child
The Purim story is a reminder of our essential power for human agency.