Incredible Parallels Between the Purim Story and the Nazi Trials
There are uncanny parallels between the hanging of Haman’s 10 sons in the story of Purim and the hanging of 10 Nazis after the Nuremberg Trials for crimes against humanity.
There are uncanny parallels between the hanging of Haman’s 10 sons in the story of Purim and the hanging of 10 Nazis after the Nuremberg Trials for crimes against humanity.
Purim is a joyous holiday, but Israel takes it seriously. Take a look at photos of Purim celebrations in Israel spanning more than nine decades.
Adar is the most joyous of months, as the Talmud teaches, "When the month of Adar enters we increase our joy."
Former Member of Knesset Rabbi Dov Lipman explains why are commanded to give food gifts to one another and extra charity on Purim.
In honor of the holiday of Purim that is observed this week, celebrating a miraculous Jewish victory in ancient Persia, let’s take a quick glance at the history of the Jews of Iran.
May the spirit of Queen Esther inspire us all to give more of ourselves to our families, to our communities and to the world
Purim is a time when the potential exists for personal salvation in your life. But it's up to YOU to tap into that energy.
What's the lesson of hamantaschen and kreplach?
A timeless verse from the Book of Esther continually challenges us to step up when we are called upon to take action!
From the Torah’s perspective, a great leader is one who has no ego and is able to “lower” himself to care for those who are “beneath him.”
The word for "weaken" in Hebrew is "Tash." Take a three-cornered cookie, each representing one of the three forefathers, and you have "Haman tash" - "Haman was weakened."
Jews celebrate the Purim holiday with costumes, parties, food and drink. Yet the festivities are meaningful and permeated with spirituality.
It is because Purim commemorates the literal survival of the Jewish people to this very day that the sages wanted to make sure we celebrate accordingly.
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The popular Jewish group "The Maccabeats" show off their lyrical skills in a song that has become a Purim favorite for Jews all over the world.
Among all the Jewish holidays, Purim is the only one on which we are encouraged – in fact, obligated — to drink.
Every Jew is responsible not only for his or her direct family, but also for the entire Jewish people. We're taught to feel each other's happiness and pain.
The festive holiday of Purim commemorates Israel’s salvation from extermination by the mighty Persian Empire, some 2500 years ago. Jews in Israel and all over the world celebrate Purim on the 14th day of Adar as a time of “Light, Gladness, Joy and Honor for the Jewish people” (Esther 8:16).
Take this crash course on Purim to see how a deep belief in the Almighty and His influence on our everyday lives can deliver us from the clutches of evil.
FDR pledged “the abrogation of all laws and decrees inspired by Nazi governments or Nazi ideologists.” But his public rhetoric apparently didn't express his private feelings.
Through an extra Sabbath Torah reading before Purim, the Jewish people remember the evil who attack God.
It's time for Purim, the holiday on which the Jewish people celebrate deliverance from the evil plot of Haman.
Here’s a message from US President Donald Trump that you don't want to miss!
'Encanto' lovers will delight over this epic Purim song by the Maccabeats!
In contrast to Chanukah, on Purim we are COMMANDED to celebrate. To party. To 'eat, drink, and be merry.'
On Purim, lacking visible clarity in the form of open miracles, the Jewish people trained themselves to listen.
As we can learn from Mordechai, one of the Purim heroes, a great person and a great leader is determined by the way he (or she!) treats the 'little guys!'
The message of Purim is a microcosm of Jewish history and the repeated Jewish threat to our existence, not merely from the outside, but the threat to our existence from assimilation.
When reading the story of Purim, something very odd becomes apparent. There is no mention of God at all.
Our sages tell us that when the month of Adar enters, we increase our joy. This is due to the Purim holiday that falls out during this month.
Who could have predicted that 10 Nazi war criminals would face the same fate that awaited the Purim story's villain and his 10 sons thousands of years earlier?
What many people don’t realize is that Purim, the jolly, drink-all-you-can, feasting and costume-based holiday is actually on par with the holy day of Yom Kippur!
Perhaps if we take the message of Mordechai and his legacy seriously, we will never again be threatened with annihilation.
Costumes and dressing up are major components of Purim celebrations, as many of you know. But why is this so?
Enjoy a couple of drinks, and when you get to the Purim level of tipsiness, let it remind you that God is always there - even when it seems that he isn’t.
United Hatzalah EMTs went beyond the call of duty when they entertained Holocaust survivors with festive music and dancing on Purim eve.
Children at Sheba Hospital near Tel Aviv woke up to the most amazing surprise ahead of the festive holiday of Purim 2021. Outstanding!
Following are some interesting facts about the festive holiday of Purim, which falls this week.
The Jewish People have come home to the Land of Israel. Just as the Purim hero Mordechai refused to bow to Haman, we will not bow to anyone.
Purim allows us to fully and truly celebrate the Jewish belief that we can use everything in this world, holy or mundane, in the service of God.
When celebrating Purim, try to keep in mind the entire year of Jewish holidays and to thank God for all the miracles he has done for us throughout history.
This year, there are unusual complications regarding the timing of the festive Purim meal, since the holiday falls on a Friday.
As praying at the Tombs of holy people is a Jewish practice, there is much discussion as to where Mordechai and Esther are buried.
In this animated version of the story of Purim, the narrator goes beyond the storyline and focuses on the deeper meaning behind the historical events.
The Talmud declares, “When we enter Adar, we increase in joy.” Indeed, there is good reason to be joyful during the Hebrew month of Adar.
We learn from the story of Purim and from the hero Mordechai in particular that a leader must follow his convictions, regardless of the ratings.
Here's some basic - and not so basic - information about Purim. Learn about the history and the meaning behind this joyous, yet very significant, holiday.
Bring Purim Joy and Blessing to Israeli families who have suffered the pain and trauma of a terror attack. Your gift will touch their hearts and make the holiday celebration extra special!
What does Purim have to do specifically with family and community relationships? What was Mordechai's greatest attribute?
On Purim we have special commandments to share food with our neighbors and give to the poor. Why is this different from all year round?
In Israel, children confined to hospitals during the festive holiday of Purim are definitely not left out of the fun!
While Jewish communities around the world celebrate Purim with a core set of common rituals, unique traditions abound, depending on the locale.
The villain of Purim and Adam in the Bible were similar with regard to one fatal flaw: their obsession with the one thing they lacked, at the expense of appreciation for the many blessings they had received.
The three-cornered, triangular-shaped cookie known as 'hamantashen' is the most popular Purim treat. Is it a symbol for something more meaningful?
“In every generation, Amelek rises to destroy [the Jewish people] and each time he clothes himself in a different nation.”
How is the holiday of Purim different than all other Jewish festivals?
In the Hebrew month of Adar, we are commanded to increase our joy ahead of the holiday of Purim. Does that mean early partying, or is the message more profound?
Learn how to make Queen Esther's toast, a Purim treat that was popular more than a century ago and was now rediscovered by an award-winning cookbook author .
Our sages teach us that in the messianic era, all Jewish holidays will be annulled - except for Purim! Why is Purim different from all other holidays?
The Book of Esther is unique because it focuses not on God, but on what human beings can do - and must do - in the face of terrifying political events.
We are very excited to celebrate the festive and joyous holiday of Purim in Israel, where we walk the streets or drive around enjoying the creativity in people's costumes!
Which is more holy -- Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, or Purim, a day of celebration and joy?
The Israel Museum hosted “Face to Face: The Oldest Masks in the World,” which arrived just in time for Purim.
Despite merciless persecution, Jews found a way to observe Purim during the Spanish Inquisition.
In 2013, the Institute for the Advancement of Deaf Persons in Israel, Tzohar and the Tel Aviv International Synagogue inaugurated a Megillah reading in sign language.
In a show of solidarity with IDF soldiers, United with Israel families delivered gift baskets and toured important military facilities and sites.
