Will the sound of the ‘grogger’ ring as loudly this Purim? Joy may increase as the holiday approaches, but so does regret as the battle against enemies of the Jewish people continues. Rabbi Cary Kozberg March 3, 2025
Rethinking sage advice at Purim Will new findings associated with alcohol consumption affect or reshape Jewish traditions? Jan Lee Feb. 17, 2025
Laughing at our foes is good therapy during Purim With the Jewish people threatened by enemies bent on their destruction, as well as faithless friends, the lessons of a happy holiday are needed right now. Jonathan S. Tobin March 22, 2024
Anatomy of the old/new antisemitism The myth of an evil Jewish plutocracy is an ancient one, but today it speaks the language of the intersectional left. Benjamin Kerstein Nov. 20, 2023
What goes hand in hand with cherries? Chocolate! As in hamantaschen ... check out this recipe for a “drunken” treat. Naomi Ross March 7, 2023
Purim guide for the perplexed 2023 Attachment to historic and religious roots is the foundation of growth, security and respect from fellow human beings. Yoram Ettinger March 2, 2023
The secret life of Purim costumes “You want to be Cinderella going to the ball or King Ahasuerus? I tell my employees. ‘Remember that no matter who’s standing in front of you, she is now Cinderella, and you need to treat her like Cinderella,’ ” says Tel Aviv costume-store owner Rami Patimer. Deborah Fineblum March 14, 2022
Beyond the hamantash: Traditional Purim dishes tell the story of Diaspora life A Jew-hating politician, a fortuitous intermarriage and an impending disaster for the Jewish people of Persia, which was averted by some last-minute lobbying … Sarah Ogince Feb. 21, 2022
We recognize Haman. But where are Mordechai and Esther? Today’s Persians running Iran’s Islamic revolutionary regime consistently declare their intention to annihilate Israel and are building the capacity for nuclear weapons to achieve that infernal aim. And then, there’s the Western media and academia … Melanie Phillips Feb. 25, 2021
