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On Purim in wartime, Jews wrestle with a biblical story of retribution
The festival of fun and frivolity has been harder for some Jews to celebrate in the wake of the destruction of Gaza.
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Jewish Soldiers Go From Battlefield to Kyiv Purim Celebrations
Against the backdrop of ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, Jewish fighters came from the frontlines to celebrate Purim ...
This week in Jewish history: Purim story, mass suicide, killing of York's Jews
The Jews of Persia celebrated their narrow escape from annihilation at the hands of Haman’s antisemitic mobs, thanks to the ...
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For Jews, the age-old threat of Purim is not even the past
On Purim, Jews celebrate a long-ago victory over hatred, but it's worth praying too for the frustration of some modern ...
Jerusalem holds annual Purim parade with yellow ribbon symbolising hostages
The Purim parade in Jerusalem on Sunday featured the Israeli police band and a yellow ribbon, symbolising hostages held in ...
Palm Beach synagogues mark Jewish holiday of Purim
Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.
From the Frontlines to the Megillah: Jewish Soldiers Celebrate Purim in Kyiv
As ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue, a group of Jewish soldiers took a moment from the frontlines ...
Parade held in Jerusalem to celebrate Jewish holiday of Purim
Israeli police band kicked off Jerusalem's Purim parade, followed by people holding a giant yellow ribbon representing the ...
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‘Batman for Bibas’: Jewish Children Make Touching Purim Tribute To Slain Ariel and Kfir by Dressing Up as Their Favorite Superhero
They were taken from us in the worst way. They loved Batman, so today, I wear this for them,’ British comedian Zach Margs ...