"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 ...

With the aim of ensuring that everyone can enjoy the spirit of Purim, Smiles for the Kids has organized a Raffle Fundraiser to raise funds for Purim activities ...

(JTA) — For a year and a half, a photograph of the Bibas family wearing Batman pajamas served as a symbol of the global vigil for their return from captivity in Gaza. Batman was a passion for Ariel, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On Sunday, March 9, the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will host its annual Purim Carnival. The indoor festival will feature activities for kids of all ages, including ...

A Purim celebration at Congregation Rodeph Shalom several years ago (Courtesy of Congregation Rodeph Shalom) Purim is a holiday unfamiliar to many non-Jews, but one that is absolutely beloved by Jews.

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 ...

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 ...