Purim

At a Jerusalem Purim party for children with disabilities, costumes are inclusive by design

“The entire society has to be more accessible,” Israel’s first lady, Michal Herzog said after hosting the party.

Ideas

When the world turns upside down, rabbis can help us keep our heads on straight

“Rabbis remind us that we Jews know our capacity — for courage, for purpose, for action,” writes a rabbi who trains and empowers her colleagues.

Ideas

Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.

American Jews should stand up against a movement that coopts a Jewish heroine to attack free speech and queer people, write a rabbi and an LGBTQ+ activist.

Ideas

Purim features a fast before the festival. It’s a ritual I need in these dark times.

Ideas

How do we celebrate Purim in a time of mourning? We’re not the first Jews to face that question.

Ideas

This year’s ‘Little Purim’ is a big opportunity to appreciate the good

Global

Kyiv Jews celebrate their 2nd wartime Purim with renewed resolve and optimism

Global

Sarajevo Jews celebrate a second Purim. For centuries, they weren’t alone.

Israeli forces prevent protesters to enter Huwara

Ideas

The Purim story starts in fear and ends in vengeance. Can America and Israel break that cycle?

New York

The Jewish holiday of Purim has gone to the dogs

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