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Adat Shalom Synagogue We proudly honor Marshall Dayan as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year. As board president, Marshall has led ...

Wig maker Miriam Yarimi pleads guilty to reckless manslaughter over accident in March that rocked New York City's Jewish community ...

Purim always carries a different rhythm for Jerusalem’s residents. The battle to defend ourselves from our enemies raged across the Persian kingdom on the 13th of Adar. The victorious celebration ...

When Purim falls on Friday, the custom is preferably to begin the meal before noon, out of respect for the Sabbath. Someone who didn’t manage to begin the meal before noon should try to start it at ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...

Purim, a Jewish holiday, celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from genocide over 2,000 years ago. The holiday emphasizes the importance of hope and optimism, even in the face of adversity.

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical Book of Esther. It falls on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, which in ...

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Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...