Remembering the “Moed di Piombo” AKA a Roman-Jewish Purim.

Remembering the “Moed di Piombo” AKA a Roman-Jewish Purim.

Melina Rosenberg, Jewish&, 01/24/2023

As centuries passed the Moed di Piombo was forgotten by most. However, over the past five years, congregations across the city have brought this holiday back in remembrance of the miraculous events that saved thousands of Jewish lives.

Savory and Spicy Vegan Hamantaschen

Savory and Spicy Vegan Hamantaschen

Healy Slakman, Jewish&, 03/15/2022

Easy to make vegan, lightly spiced, crispy, savory, and nutty pea hamantaschen.

Puran Poli Hamantaschen by Rachel Kruge

Puran Poli Hamantaschen by Rachel Kruge

Rachel Sophia Kruge, Jewish&, 03/07/2022

Hamantaschen with sweetened lentils, dates, & pistachios

Red Bean Hamantaschen

Red Bean Hamantaschen

Tobie Meyer-Fong, Jewish&, 03/07/2022

My mother’s hamantaschen experiments yielded important results.

Celebrate Purim with JCCSF

Celebrate Purim with JCCSF

Shekhiynah Lar, 02/19/2021

Looking for a fun and creative project for the kids? JCCSF partnered with Be’chol Lashon so you can make your very own Purim Crowns inspired by the story 'A Persian Princess!'

Book Review: The Story of Queen Esther

Book Review: The Story of Queen Esther

Shekhiynah Larks, Be'chol Lashon, 03/13/2020

The ancient story of Queen Esther has been told for generations as an example of wisdom and great personal courage. Her bravery is still commemorated each year in the Jewish festival of Purim.

A Persian Princess

A Persian Princess

Barbara Diamond Goldin and Steliyana Doneva, Behrman House/Apples & Honey Press, 02/01/2020

Raya can't be in the Purim play this year--Purim will be no fun at all! But, Raya's grandmother, Maman joon, shares her sparkly scarves and Persian traditions with her. Together they discover how to make their American Purim uniquley Persian, delicious, and fun.

Will You See Blackface At Your Purim Party — Even After Another National Debate?

Will You See Blackface At Your Purim Party — Even After Another National Debate?

Ari Feldman, Forward, 03/19/2019

Somehow, a teenager wearing blackface got into the Purim party.

Jewish Women from Diverse Artistic Perspectives

Jewish Women from Diverse Artistic Perspectives

Team Be’chol Lashon, Jewish&, 03/13/2019

New show highlights the diversity of Jewish women's experiences.