Celebrate Purim with JCCSF
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
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
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?
Somehow, a teenager wearing blackface got into the Purim party.
Jewish Women from Diverse Artistic Perspectives
New show highlights the diversity of Jewish women's experiences.
On this Spanish island, Purim used to be the biggest holiday for persecuted Jews
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — On this island south of Barcelona, Jews celebrate Purim these days pretty much as they do most anywhere else in Europe — finally.
A Purim Food Primer
Traditional foods and recipe suggestions for this festive holiday.
Esther’s Secret Identity
I’ve never been sure what to make of the Purim story.
Purim Traditions Around the World
As Judaism’s happiest day of the year, we are familiar with the hamantashen, greggers and the costumes. But how about holiday snowmen, human-shaped cakes and crying cacti? These are just some of the Purim traditions from around the world.