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.

In a message to Iran, which threatens to destroy the Jewish state, Netanyahu invoked the story of Purim and the downfall of the wicked Haman, who sought the Jewish nation’s destruction.

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.

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.

Take a journey through the Book of Esther and enjoy Rabbi Enkin's "how-to" guide on celebrating the festival Purim.

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.

Is Chanukah similar to its cousin, Purim, in which there is indeed a requirement to feast? Can it be that eating potato latkes is a Divine commandment?

The Scroll of Esther was read at the tombstone of Purim heroes Esther and Mordechai in Iran.

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.

A participant in this unique event said he 'knows it’s a very important thing to make sick people happy.'

In this webinar, Rabbi Ari Enkin discusses The Holiday of Purim.

Some 60,000 Israelis have been sent into quarantine, mostly at home, out of fear that they may have contracted the virus.

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!

'The people of Israel should know that the battles they fought on that very ground are worthy and meaningful and important for all time,' Pompeo said.

No one is immune from the good times Purim brings to the Jewish state, including the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Israel, even Ambassador Friedman!

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.

Did Queen Esther's prophetic words in Biblical times actually foretell the Nazis' demise thousands of years later?

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.”

Children at a Tel Aviv hospital were surprised when 'superheroes' showed up at their windows bearing gifts!

I guess the Iranian leaders never heard of the Purim idea, 'V’Nahafoch-hu' (a complete reversal) – what they planned for us, coming back on their own heads.

While historians disagree over exactly where Shushan is today, Iran's Jewish population is certain that it's the modern city of Hamadan.

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?

On the Jewish festival of Purim, we wear masks as a disguise. It reflects the Purim story.

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 .

There is no Jewish holiday that evokes such unbridled joy as Purim, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Israel.

A visit to Yad Vashem is emotionally charged, as is a visit to Mount Herzl cemetery, but somehow, the Connecting Path helps us channel our emotions in a hopeful direction.

A soldier who shot a neutralized terrorist to death, apparently fearing he was still alive and would carry out a suicide bombing, is under investigation.

Fearing for their safety, Jews in Brussels have canceled a large Purim party and are keeping a low profile since the latest Islamic State terror attacks.

Tzohar, Israel’s umbrella group of religious Zionist rabbis, is hosting Purim festivities for tens of thousands of Israelis, including secular Jews and the elderly.

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?