Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination.
VJ has picked some of the best articles and pieces available on this fun holiday, check them out!
A History of Purim
On Purim we celebrate the fact that the hand of God guides us, even at times when we do not see open miracles or obvious Divine intervention.
The ABC's of Purim
Purim is Judaism's most dramatic, fun-filled holiday. When else can you dress up like a bunny rabbit and eat doughy triangles filled with prunes and poppy seeds?
Alcohol and the Jews
Why is it on Purim that the boundaries of alcohol consumption in Judaism fall away?
The Face Behind the Mask
Purim teaches us how to relate to God in a time when seas don't split, when bushes don't burn, when plagues don't befall our enemies.
Holy Hamantaschen!
It is much easier to be motivated and inspired by an open miracle or Divine revelation that makes the truth completely obvious. But when we have to work it out ourselves it reflects greater commitment and is more valuable and permanent.
Maccabeats: The Purim Song
After their huge Chanukah hit, the Maccabeats are back and better than ever with a Jewish spin on a Pink song.
The Fast of Esther
Then Esther spoke to Mordechai, "Go, assemble all the Jews who may be found in Shushan and fast for me; do not eat and do not drink for a three-day period."
Purim Recipes
You need a recipe for Hamantashen? How about delicious dumplings? Look no further!
The Month of Adar
The Hebrew month of Adar is synonymous with joy because Adar has traditionally been a month of hope and good luck for the Jewish people.
Esther and the Moon
Why is Esther compared specifically to the moon?
A Throw of Dice
The significance of Haman's lots lies at the very heart of what Purim is all about.
