Purim is the Jewish holiday commemorating when Queen ... Not only is it an important day historically for Jews, it’s also a ...

(JTA) — Irish Jews are getting ready to celebrate a rare occasion that they call the “Double P”: when the Jewish holiday of Purim and St. Patrick’s Day both fall on the same day.

Here's what to know about the Jewish holiday, including how it is celebrated, what it commemorates and its special hamantaschen cookies. Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of ...

“A year ago you could see the fear in people’s eyes; now they are very proud,” said an Israeli rabbi who traveled to Ukraine for the holiday. KYIV (JTA) — In a historic building in the ...

The carnival will be held on Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211). The theme is “Purim 2025: All Roads Lead to Shushan,” a play ...

The hamantaschen is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of the Jewish holiday of Purim ... this sesame concept store will celebrate Purim by offering a limited drop of Halva Hamantaschen ...

Queen Esther helped to save the Jewish people from an evil man called Haman. Haman was the King’s helper. To celebrate Purim, people eat special triangle biscuits called hamantaschen.

Jewish people all over the world will be celebrating the start of the festival of Purim. Find out how you can make a gragger and what they are used for. The Purim story features a villain called ...