Echoes of the story of Queen Esther are remarked upon in the coverage of the nuptials.

Twenty-one former head-porters, known as “Kayayei,” are receiving training in male-dominated trades such as painting and tiling, following a career interest workshop held last year at CMB, Osu, and ...

Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2025, Purim will begin at sundown on March 13 and end at nightfall on March 14. Facts Purim is the celebration of the story of ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen ...

(RNS) — The festival of fun and frivolity has been harder for some Jews to celebrate in the wake of the destruction of Gaza. (RNS) — The Jewish holiday of Purim is traditionally a wild and ...

The Jewish holiday of Purim begins Thursday night, and the tri-cornered hamantaschen is its signature dessert. North Jersey bakers are experimenting on the old, poppy-seed filled version and now ...

We all know the custom of dressing up and wearing costumes on Purim—probably one of the most recognizable aspects of the holiday (and not just for kids!). Many times, customs have a way of ...

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...

In case of abuse, Report this post. Next week, Jews around the world will celebrate Purim, a holiday known for costumes and groggers, hamantaschen and Megillah reading, dancing at Purim mesibahs ...