The word purim means “lots” — as in lots drawn in games of chance — and in the Purim story it is by lot that the time of the Jews’ demise is decided. Despite their contributions to government and to ...

It is Rosh Chodesh Adar and that means Purim is coming in a particularly difficult time for Jews and the state of Israel. Given the rise in anti-Semitic attacks in Europe, the brutality and threat of ...

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It has all the elements of pulp fiction biblical style: The foolish King Ahasuerus spurns his wife, Vashti, and holds a pageant to replace her. Enter the brave and beautiful Esther, who wins his heart ...

It feels like the world is in a constant state of chaos. Just as we start to emerge from a global pandemic, a major war engulfs Europe and the clouds of the Iranian nuclear threat darken. How do we ...

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The lessons and traditions of Purim seem especially meaningful this year. As we navigate a post-October 7 world, there is profound wisdom to be found in the ancient Scroll of Esther. Megillat Esther ...

THIS month, many of us will celebrate the festival of Purim. At a family Shabbat service, I recently asked what Purim represents, and a 7-year-old said, “Rabbi, this is yet another example of the ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Don't be surprised if you see lots of kids wearing colorful costumes. Jews across the world are celebrating Purim; a joyous holiday that teaches lessons about courage and pride ...