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Purim
Esther: From beauty queen to leader
The orphan with no mother or father who becomes the most important Jewish queen, and saves her people from horrific massacre. Jerusalem is celebrating Purim today: Dr. Aliza Lavie - former Member of Knesset, scholar, entrepreneur, and activist - reveals an episode from her new book, Iconic Jewish Women
Dr. Aliza Lavie
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03.25.24
Israel's nemesis: Who were the Amalekites?
The Amalekites are described in the Bible as the worst enemies the people of Israel have faced, but who are they, and where are they now?
Yogev Israely
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03.25.24
Tehran synagogue hosts captivating Book of Esther reading
Watch: Just like Jews worldwide, the Jewish community in Iran gathered in major cities to read the Book of Esther and celebrate Purim
Itamar Eichner
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03.24.24
Solidarity in celebration: Purim Megillah reading for families displaced by Gaza War
Even far from home, the holiday spirit perseveres, and to mark Purim, President Herzog has joined displaced families in festivities from their hotel in Jerusalem
Roni Green Shaulov
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03.24.24
Israel or Iran? The quest after Esther and Mordechai's final resting place
The Bible doesn't specify the final resting places of the Purim Megillah's protagonists, but conflicting Jewish traditions emerge: one asserts that their tombs are located in Iran, while another steadfastly maintains they are in Israel
Yogev Israely
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03.24.24
Israeli children take cover as sirens sound during Purim festivities
Rocket sirens sound across communities in the Golan Heights disrupt traditional Purim celebrations forcing children to take cover
Yair Kraus
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03.24.24
How will IDF soldiers celebrate Purim in Gaza?
The ongoing war in the Strip makes IDF soldiers raise questions regarding Purim's commandments and celebrations and how they should be carried out amid fighting
Itzchak Tessler
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03.23.24
Traditional Megillah reading at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv
Annual reading of the Purim holiday's Megillah in Tel Aviv was held by the hostages' families alongside Jewish organizations wishing for their return
Yael Ciechanover
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03.23.24
Warning! Colored contacts could cause blindness, doctor says
Ahead of traditional Purim dress-ups, Dr. Yishai Weill says irresponsible purchase and use of colored contacts could lead to irreversible eye conditions and even blindness
Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Sharon Kidon
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03.23.24
Kids dress up for Purim amid and despite the war
The war casts a shadow over the Purim festivities as is seen in children's costumes in schools; Sagiv, a first-grade student who overcame cancer, dressed up as a tank commander. Grandchildren of American citizen Keith Siegel, 64, who is held hostage by Hamas, also dressed up
Israel Moshkovitz, Meir Turgeman, Eitan Glickman, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad
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03.23.24
How Purim was celebrated when Israel was at its infancy
Historical photos provide a glimpse into early Purim parades in the nascent state of Israel, featuring prominent figures such as the President of Egypt and the King of Jordan: a testament to the event's topical and historical significance
Tamar Trabelsi Hadad, Itamar Eichner
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03.23.24
This is how IDF soldiers can observe Purim in wartime
Most questions in recent weeks have dealt with the issue of how to be happy on the holiday this year, when there are so many bereaved families, kidnapped and seriously wounded people
Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon
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03.22.24
Palestinian flag hung at Tomb of Mordecai and Esther in Iran
Flag found when Iran's chief rabbi arrived with members of the Jewish community to observe the Fast of Esther and pray at the traditional site
Itamar Eichner
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03.21.24
Gifts to the poor: Creating unity among the Jewish people?
Why do people give gifts to the poor specifically on Purim? How is this mitzvah correctly fulfilled? And how does technology enhance this ancient custom? A guide to giving during this holiday, in a year when it’s needed most
Racheli Wacks
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03.21.24
Israel bolsters security during Purim holiday
Senior Israel Police official says there is a growing fear of attacks by extremist although no specific information has been received; thousands of police to be deployed, mostly around Jerusalem
Meir Turgeman
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03.21.24
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