The springtime Jewish holiday of Purim is all about boisterousness and fun: Included in the annual celebrations are carnivals and parades, drinking and eating (copious hamantaschen, of course!), and ...

"Fun" is the byword for Purim. It is the most festive of Jewish holidays, a time of prizes, noisemakers, costumes and treats. While local synagogues will hold more adult-oriented Purim celebrations ...

Our Purim plans are hanging in mid-air right now, thanks to coronavirus. Our school’s Purim carnival was canceled, and while services are still on and school is open — the anxiety is high. Definitely ...

Kids love Purim costumes, games and silly plays, but Purim is not just for kids; it’s also a story of power, sexual politics, and violence. First, a brief summary of the Book of Esther: Haman, advisor ...

Chabad of Cary, which offers that Mommy and Me with a Jewish Twist program I wrote about earlier, is planning a special Mexican-themed Purim celebration with plenty for kids to do. The Mexican Purim ...

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 ...

With the aim of ensuring that everyone can enjoy the spirit of Purim, Smiles for the Kids has organized a Raffle Fundraiser to raise funds for Purim activities ...

Members of the Bay Ridge Jewish Center swapped their stodgy ties and stifling suits to don gay apparel from the days of biblical lore, as they reenacted the valiant Mordecai’s battles against evil ...

Purim is a time to party! This year, the Jewish festival begins at sundown on Monday, March 6 and ends at sundown March 7. It’s a holiday when the Jewish community “likes to let loose and have a ...