purim
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.
Purim 2018
From hamantaschen to the Megillah, what you need to know about this holiday that falls on March 1.
Queen Esther: Destiny’s Child
The Purim story is a reminder of our essential power for human agency.
