Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical Book ...

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...

It’s nearly Purim — this year, the holiday begins on the evening of Thursday, March 13 — and there’s no shortage of family-friendly ways to spend this joyful Jewish holiday, including costume parties, ...

(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 ...

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 ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday evening marks the start of the 24-hour celebration of Purim so members of the Lowcountry community are preparing to celebrate. Purim is a Jewish holiday that ...

Chabad of Manhasset transported guests back in time with a “Purim in Persia” celebration at the Starry Ballroom, immersing the community in the royal splendor of the Purim story. The evening was ...

Purim has been summed up in this way: They tried to kill us, we won, so let's eat! Of course, the actual story is a bit more complex than that, but the simple fact is that for Jews who love to cook ...

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical Book of Esther. It falls on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, which in ...