The Book of Esther is a curious text of the Holy Bible. It is especially disconcerting that, in the entirety of the Catholic Lectionary cycle, we read only from these seven verses. This is it. This is ...

In the Purim story, a Jew hides in plain sight among gentiles until the time is right for a big, momentous reveal that, in a miracle of history, saves our people. In late December, when I went to see ...

Hazzan Mike Stein of Temple Aliyah has a personal connection to “Mordechai Superstar,” the Purim shpiel he is writing and directing this year. Stein was in the original Broadway cast of “Jesus Christ ...

Many Christians celebrating Easter and Jews celebrating Purim both practice the tradition of sending gifts in baskets to friends and family to mark the holidays. Purim, which commemorates the story in ...

Purim, which begins on Saturday March 23, is a Jewish holiday, not a public holiday. And yet it should be remembered by others — especially this year — and especially by Christians. Subscribe to have ...

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Amidst the world’s many sacred days, one Jewish holiday stands out as uniquely joyful, playful, and deeply human—Purim. Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more than just ...

(WCMH) — The Jewish holiday of Purim begins at sundown on Monday, March 6, which is 6:29 p.m., and will conclude at sundown on Tuesday, March 7. Not sure what the holiday is about? Here is an ...

Of the many Jewish holidays that dot the calendar, one of my son’s favorites is Purim. For children, Purim is celebrated with costumes, festival foods like hamantaschen, donations to those in need, ...