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!