The Book of Esther, recounting events that took place 2,400 years ago, tells the story of the sinister plot of Haman, a highly esteemed Persian official, to wipe out the Jewish people throughout the ...

This article explores life in Israel's underground shelters amid conflict, showcasing how residents adapt and find moments of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Assaf Weiss and Enda Vidal visiting citizens in the underground light rail in Ramat Gan. (photo credit: Omri Bram) This year, ...

TEL AVIV — On the corner of a sun-bleached side street in Tel Aviv’s Shuk Levinsky, costumed mannequins stand guard over a half-dark shop, their painted eyes fixed on a street gone strangely still.

It’s always been an interesting distinction that Purim is one of only two Jewish holidays (Chanuka the other) that is ...

As conflict continues between Israel and Iran, the Jewish community is experiencing a duality of frustration and celebration, as today is a major Jewish holiday, Purim. According to the Jewish ...

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Purim holiday is usually marked with boisterous street parades and costume parties to celebrate the Jewish victory over an ancient Persian ruler. This year, the celebrations ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated today. It's centered around a biblical story set in ancient Persia. That is, modern-day Iran. As NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Israel, the holiday is ...