Purim

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be what saves their world. 

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Like Schopenhauer, Judaism believes laughter arises from incongruity and absurdity.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Reconnecting to your authentic self on Purim.

by Hillary Goldberg

Purim isn’t just a holiday, it’s a warning: you can never hide your Jewish identity.

by Rabbi Avraham Kovel

The Purim story is one giant spectacle of Divine Providence, revealing God even when He's most hidden.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Every generation has its evil Haman. And he doesn’t care what type of Jew you are.

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

Purim teaches us how to find God behind the curtain of history - and in today's headlines.

by Zack Rothbart

In 19th century Greece, a Jewish community's unusual Purim noisemaking caught the attention of the despotic Ottoman ruler who entered the synagogue.

by Yehudis Litvak

Like Jews of Persia in the Purim story, the Jews of Cairo were under the threat of annihilation. Their prayers were answered and the evil schemer was punished.

by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Unconditional, irrational hatred cannot be reasoned with.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Even in these dark times, you can find joy again.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The greater evil always attacks the greater good.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Timeless messages that Esther wanted every man, woman and child to hear.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Queen Esther shows us how to overcome our obstacles and move forward, despite our fears.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Jewish history abounds with strong Jewish women who ensured the survival of the Jewish people.

by Bruce Kiel

My father’s terrifying encounter with Reinhold Feix, the sadistic German commandant.

by Devora Levy

Six practical ways to start increasing joy when your heart feels heavy.

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The IDF uniform is not simply a costume and it should never be confused with a symbol of warmongering. It’s the holy garb of a holy nation charged with a holy mission. 

by Bluma Gordon

Stalin had plans to murder millions of Russian Jews. Like Haman, the tables suddenly turned.

by Yael Zoldan M.A.

The Purim story’s eerie parallels to what the Jewish people are facing today.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Bond in unity and stand up as proud Jews.

by Lori Holzman

If you’re a Jew alive today, chances are there’s a miraculous story of survival in your family history. Here are a few of them.

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

Joy unfolds as a byproduct of living a life steeped in meaning and authenticity.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The ancient Jewish queen used her female strengths to save the Jewish people.

by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Like Eddie Jacobson, God is calling on each of us, saying there is something only we can do.

by Gila Ross

According to the Purim story, that is not the right question.

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

A crucial lesson from Mordechai and the story of Purim.

by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

You defeat fear by joy. You conquer terror by collective celebration.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Finding meaning and hope in times of darkness.

by Gavriel Lakser

There’s more than one way to be a Jewish hero.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

With everything going on in the world, we need to inculcate her message now more than ever.

by Eve Levy

My husband looked awful and I was horrified. He just carried on with no embarrassment, life as usual.

by Libi Astaire

Why Purim best expressed their loyalty to their Jewish heritage.

by Adam Ross

Jewish communities around the world that were saved from the brink of destruction.

by Tamara Ezekiel

Adele was really on to something.

by B.C. Wallin

Why do we have to remember the most forgettable guy in the whole Purim story?

by Eitiel Goldwicht

How to live a life filled with happiness.

by Shmuel Maybruch

In marriage and nationhood, unity #does not supersede personal individuality.

by Benjamin Elterman

Facing a towering dungeon boss, you already have what you need to be victorious.

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

A year ago we put on masks for Purim and haven't taken them off. Don’t panic.

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Purim masks and face masks: Looking forward to when masks stop concealing God's presence, nor be required by a soon-to-be conquered pandemic.

by Rabbi Yisroel Juskowitz

Why do we wear masks on Purim?

by Laura F. Deutsch

On March 8, 1945, a group of American soldiers observed Purim in Rheydt, Germany, vanquishing a modern-day Haman.

by Rabbi Doniel Baron

A deep analysis into the connection between Purim, Moses and the Oral Law.

by Miriam Kosman

She who laughs last.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Confined to a tiny island, Venice’s Jews put on magnificent Purim shows for the whole city.

by Heather Dean

Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb explains what we are actually celebrating on Purim.

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Purim story’s warning of enemies who seek our destruction assumes such powerful relevance today.

by Heather Dean

Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser explains happiness on Purim and all year round.