(JTA) — For a year and a half, a photograph of the Bibas family wearing Batman pajamas served as a symbol of the global vigil for their return from captivity in Gaza. Batman was a passion for Ariel, ...

Brooklyn-based contemporary circus company ABCirque presents an acrobatic, family-friendly event where “everything’s accepted.” It’s nearly Purim — this year, the holiday begins on the evening of ...

When she was in kindergarten, I took my daughter to see a joyfully chaotic puppet show for Purim. On our way out, I asked her what she thought of the play. “I liked it,” she said, then paused to look ...

The Jewish holiday Purim begins tonight. The celebration involves a reenacting of a story and it's called a Purim spiel. But they don't always... Jewish Synagogues Celebrate Purim With Plays SCOTT ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2025, Purim will begin at sundown on March 13 and end at nightfall on March 14. Purim is the celebration of the story of ...

I love the story of Purim – it has all the elements of a great tale: politics, romance, suspense, palace intrigue, and, best of all, a happy ending. My Hebrew name is Esther, which is one of the many ...