"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The springtime Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the triumphant defeat of the villain Haman as ...

Purim is a joyful springtime Jewish holiday. It celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia following a plot to massacre them all (a familiar theme throughout Jewish history). This ...

Ordering a gift basket to Israel is easy. Getting one delivered with love is unique. It’s this special niche that Gail and David Ehrlich have carved out for themselves with Gili’s Goodies. From its ...

It’s a sure sign of Purim, and spring, when those little jelly-filled triangle cookies start popping up in bakeries everywhere. The beloved little treats are called hamantashen. They look just like ...

When I’m describing Purim to non-Jews, I tend to say it’s Jewish Halloween, plus, you know, the Book of Esther. The main traditions are costumes, drunken revelry and handing out treats. But instead of ...

Purim celebrates the miracle of Jewish survival in the face of a genocidal threat, which some will undoubtedly read as a particularly inspiring message this year because of Oct. 7. But the ancient ...

MODIIN, Israel (JTA) – If you haven’t been hiding behind a Purim mask for the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that in some neighborhoods at least, the Jewish holiday of Megillah and merriment ...