Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The story of Purim comes from the biblical book of Esther, which centers on the Jewish Queen Esther, wife of the Persian King ...

“The entire society has to be more accessible,” Israel’s first lady, Michal Herzog said after hosting the party. JERUSALEM — Welcoming children for a Purim celebration this week, the security guards ...

On Purim, adults and kids alike will boo evil Haman and cheer Queen Esther’s bravery. But how do the very youngest kids begin to understand the holiday? “When you’re getting to these younger ages, you ...

"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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating joy and salvation, begins Saturday evening and ends Sunday evening. Among the celebrations: ...

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, ...

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, a Jewish holiday celebrating joy and salvation, begins Saturday evening and ends Sunday evening. Among the celebrations: many Jewish children will dress up and feast on triangular sweets on ...