Purim

  Jews demonstrate against the White Paper in Jerusalem, May 22, 1939.

Purim’s lesson: The White Paper showed why Jews must defend themselves

Unlike in the story of the Megillah and during the Holocaust, Jews are presently defending their homeland, the country that was promised to their forefathers.

From sanctuary to near-genocide: Purim's lessons on the path to eradicate the Jews

Purim marks the first large-scale attempt to eradicate the Jewish nation

15/03/2025

Purim's eternal message: Protecting humanity's moral fiber and maintaining hope

The clouds of confusion will clear, sanity will replace lunacy. The hypnotic spell of postmodern confusion will be broken. What has happened before will happen again. Just read the story of Esther.

  Screenshot from the video of the IDF reservists that was shared on social media on March 14, 2025

IDF pulls fighters from Gaza for firing shots during Purim scroll reading

In the video shared on social media, the reservists are seen firing toward Gazan territory upon hearing the name 'Haman' read out by a fellow combat fighter.

Grapevine: Message for Miri

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

This week in Jewish history: Purim story, mass suicide, killing of York's Jews

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars

By STEVEN DRUCKER
15/03/2025
 People wearing costumes celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Holon, March 14, 2025

Parades, dancers, and superheroes: Israel's children celebrate Purim

IN PICTURES: See the celebration of thousands who gathered across various Israeli cities to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim.

 SOME OF the writer’s Purim wines from last year, on display at his home. It is fine to again celebr

Raising a glass to Israel: Wine, war, and the spirit of Purim

KNOW COMMENT: Israeli wine is more than a drink—it’s a symbol of resilience and tradition. This Purim, we raise a glass to history, victory, and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people.

 THE IDF is on the move in the Gaza border area, entering for a military operation, last October. Ju

Purim reminds us that Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran will meet their downfall

Our enemies spread lies about Israel, portraying the victim as the aggressor. We must counter these lies with truth, educating the world about the justness of our cause.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
14/03/2025

Purim Spiel: Dog Birthright, the newest frontier Israeli tourism, caters to the furriest Jews

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

By AMELIA MARGULIES
14/03/2025
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