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03/21/2019

The Purim Commitment

What does the holiday of Purim have to do with Jews reconnecting to their…

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03/21/2019

The Purim Story in Under 300 Words

At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…

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03/20/2019

The Four Mitzvot of Purim

This year, Purim will be celebrated on Thursday, March 21st (beginning…

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03/02/2018

Purim, Again?

Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…

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03/02/2018

The History Around Purim

The story of Purim takes place at the very end of the era known in Jewish…

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03/01/2018

The Purim Story in Under 300 Words

At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…

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03/01/2018

It Was Bashert

Bashert, which in Yiddish means “predestined,” is most commonly applied to…

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02/28/2018

Viewing Vashti

She was raised a royal princess, he was raised in the stables. Vashti the…

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02/28/2018

Her Other Name

Do you have a Hebrew name that’s different than your legal name? The custom…

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02/27/2018

Fast of Esther

"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…

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02/27/2018

The Power of Propaganda

In the last decade, there has been a noted increase in anti-Semitism,…

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02/26/2018

History of Hamantashen

If you are active on Jewish social media, whether on Facebook, Twitter,…

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02/26/2018

The Whole Megillah

Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…

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02/25/2018

Who Was Mordechai?

There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…

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02/25/2018

Costume Time

Those who first hear about the custom of wearing Purim costumes might…

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02/23/2018

The Sabbath of Remembering

This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering.…

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02/23/2018

Light and Happiness

What is the connection between the holiday of Purim and Havdalah, the…

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02/22/2018

The Four Mitzvot of Purim

This year, Purim will be celebrated on Thursday, March 1st (beginning…

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02/22/2018

May His Name Be Erased

“Purim Holiday/Purim Holiday/A big holiday for the JewsMasks and…

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03/14/2014

The Whole Megillah

Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…

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Purim

Purim is a holiday of fun and festivities, like all Jewish holidays it is also an opportunity to fulfill numerous mitzvot.

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Purim Workshop

Host or attend the exciting Purim Workshop provided by NJOP and find out how you or your community can participate.

Resources

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Articles

Browse our archive of Purim Jewish Treats, filled with interesting stories and articles about history and tradition.

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