Now’s the time to brush up on the Purim story! Carefully documented in the megillah, the Purim story has a twisted plot and complex characters. Read on for a summary of the main players and what they did!
The holiday of Purim is slowly creeping up on us and Israel has already started its preparations! Costume stores have popped up on nearly every corner, hamantaschen (triangle shaped cookies stuffed with something sweet) have made their appearance in bakeries, and people have begun considering what to put in their Mishloach Manot– traditional gift baskets– and […]
Get your kids excited about Purim! Purim is one of the most kid-friendly holidays, and you can help your little ones get the most out of it, while also getting in touch with their Jewish pride and sense of tradition, with these fun holiday activities. Choose the ones that work best for your family, or […]
Purim 2026 starts at sundown on Monday, March 3. Get ready for this joyous Jewish holiday and make it fun and meaningful for the whole family with our ultimate prep checklist! Step 1: Purim Gift Shopping Purim is commonly associated with food baskets, aka Mishloach Manot, and other fun gifts, so make sure you’re ready to treat […]
Megillat Esther (The Scroll of Esther), known as the Megillah, is the last of the five scrolls that form the section of the Bible, known as the Ketuvim, or Writings. The Megillah tells the story of the salvation of the Jews in the Persian Empire of the 5th century BCE from immanent genocide. It is […]
