Purim
This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
2,500 years in the making: Are the Jews once again turning the tables on Iran?
Purim-Passover connection: Uniting the Jews, then building a nation - opinion
Purim celebrations: Deliverance, customs, and controversies - opinion
Purim Shpiel: First resident of Trump Towers in Gaza? Yair Netanyahu
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Purim Shpiel: Netanyahu asks for health delay in trial, finishes Tiberias Marathon in record time
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
The essence of Purim was never the Diaspora. It was always Jerusalem - opinion
The events in Shushan were never merely about the Jews of Persia. Just a few years before Esther’s miraculous rise, we had begun our return to Jerusalem, laying the foundations of the Second Temple.
Triple Purim: How Jerusalemites celebrate this year’s three-day extravaganza
This year, the festival is extended to three days in walled cities – adding the day before and the day after – giving rise to what is commonly known as Purim Meshulash, or “triple Purim.”
Purim then and now: Israel's fight against modern-day Haman - editorial
From ancient Persia to today, the Jewish people have faced enemies seeking their destruction—but like in the Purim story, they continue to rise, fight, and endure.
What does it mean to live in a time when history touches you? - opinion
We are touching history—not as something distant, something remembered, but as something unfolding beneath our feet.
Purim on Erev Shabbat: A Race Against Time
Purim spirit: Firefighters rappel down building for disabled youth dressed as superheroes
The firefighters came down the building, donning Batman, Superman, and Spiderman costumes while the residents of the institutes cheered on.
The Jewish nation prevails and leads, echoing the Purim story - opinion
The Esther spark is about finding the courage to act, the Mordechais of our community ensure that courage spreads, igniting future leaders who will carry our people forward.
The vital role of Jewish day schools and education - opinion
Our schools and the day-school community overall are driving a virtuous cycle of growth.
