Adar

At the edge of Adar: Joy is not an afterthought, it's a lifeline

To be Jewish is to gather the shattered pieces of this world and refuse to believe that they cannot be made whole again.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
28/02/2025
 Sivan with Shelly Shem Tov, mother of released hostage Omer

Anticipating Adar, the month of joy during times of mourning

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Finding happiness in Adar amid all the chaos in Israel

We’re here to offer you lots of ideas, a mix of lighthearted suggestions and deeper reflections for calming your nerves, cheering you up, and helping you cope with the incessant flow of bad news

Drink safely this Purim to avoid a trip to the ER

Drink responsibly this Purim so that the Emergency Room staff, and your liver, can have a break.

Why do we celebrate happily when the month of Adar comes? - opinion

If we examine the actual events of the Purim story, it seems we ought to downplay the merriment and lower the laughter at Adar’s beginning.

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