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
Italian museum debuts exhibit on Queen Esther ahead of Purim festivities
Visitors of the exhibit will be treated to the sight of an extremely rare 17th century parchment scroll made in Ferrara by Moshe Ben Avraham Pescarol on loan from the National Library of Israel.
When the world turns upside down, rabbis can help us keep our heads on straight - opinion
In uncertain times, rabbis provide guidance, connection, and resilience—helping Jewish communities navigate chaos, identity, and moral challenges.
Purim costumes come off, the pain of abuse lasts a lifetime - opinion
It’s time to stop making excuses. It’s time to remove the costumes. And most importantly, it’s time to stand with the victims of abuse.
Mordechai's leadership lessons: True strength lies in standing together - opinion
As we celebrate Purim this year, we should embrace both the joy and the responsibility that come with it.
Purim joy comes early as Beit Issie Shapiro visits the President’s Residence
Purim joy comes early as Beit Issie Shapiro visits the President’s Residence with children and families.
ALEH and El Al team up for an unforgettable Purim for disabled children
ALEH’s campus in Bnei Brak was transformed into a lively airport terminal, where children dressed as pilots and flight attendants for a day of imagination.
Purim repeats: A modern tale of success and jealousy
Jewish people must unmask themselves and combat distorting narratives - opinion
Jews and their state are portrayed in the most vicious light, ignoring both the ongoing existential threats that Israel faces and its readiness to live in peace and prosperity with its Arab citizens.
Role reversal, effigy burning, and cultural syncretism: Purim in Cochin
The unique Purim traditions of Cochini Jews have slowly faded from memory following their arrival in Israel and integration with the wider Jewish community.
The happiness formula: How Esther transformed celebration forever
Purim’s costumes hold a deeper lesson—seeing beyond disguises to the true essence of people, just as in the Megillah.
