Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The springtime Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the triumphant defeat of the villain Haman as described in the book of ...

It is a universal truth that no one likes getting raisins in their Purim basket. And yet the raisins persist. I’ve come to believe that the same tiny red one-ounce box has been making the rounds for ...

Purim, a colorful Jewish holiday celebrating resilience and bravery, begins March 2 at sundown.

This year’s Achdus Baskets once again brought the Crown Heights community together in a beautiful display of Purim unity and ...

When I’m describing Purim to non-Jews, I tend to say it’s Jewish Halloween, plus, you know, the Book of Esther. The main traditions are costumes, drunken revelry and handing out treats. But instead of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Purim, which begins this year on the night of Monday, March 2, and ends the next day at sundown, is one of the most joyous and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The springtime Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the triumphant defeat of the villain Haman as ...

To celebrate Purim, many Jews bake and eat a pastry called hamantaschen. The three-cornered cookie is named after Haman's hat. This dessert is generally filled with poppy seed or jam, but other ...