Purim

Russian Chief Rabbi calls to soften Purim celebration after Moscow attack

Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar calls for subdued Purim celebrations following ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow.

‘The Triumph of Mordecai’

Escape from Shushan: How Purim exile foreshadowed Oct. 7

The collapse in Shushan foreshadowed Jewish history, as the exact same scenario repeated itself throughout our tortured exile.

Hiddenness and hope: Purim meets the Gaza war

On Purim, we turned things, in the words of the megillah, “on their head,” and what looked to be a disaster was transformed into a grand deliverance. Here's hoping we can do it again.

Purim 1882: Celebrating the holiday on the sacred soil of America

The traditional theme of the holiday – encouraging gifts for the needy – was also a perfect background for what happened on Purim on Ward’s Island.

By DAVID GEFFEN
23/03/2024

The Gulf War and Purim 1991: An oral history

The Jerusalem Post Magazine reached out to people to share their experiences about the war and Purim.

By BEN BRESKY
23/03/2024
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Keep your will, estate plan, and any beneficiaries up to date

Make sure that your legacy is a fond one for your heirs, and that no one is forgotten or slighted. Do all involved a favor and update your will and any beneficiary designations.

By AARON KATSMAN
23/03/2024

From ancient Persia to Gaza: What can Israel learn from the tale of Purim?

The Book of Esther teaches presidents, prime ministers, and commoners an excellent lesson in understanding the link between Providence and human endeavor.

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