Purim

In the bitter cold of Siberia, heartfelt prayer brought hope and a miracle—just like in the Purim story.

Archaeology and history illuminate the real-world backdrop of the Megillah and the lives of Mordechai and Queen Esther

King Ahasuerus had 400 women, but records surprisingly mention a Persian queen named Vashti.

Most historians associate King Ahasuerus from the Purim story with Xerxes I from ancient Persia. Dive into Rabbi Zamir Cohen's new book exploring the biblical and archaeological revelations about this king.

Doron Kasami shows that with some care and generosity, we can make a big difference for children from low-income families.

The Essential Guide to Purim Megillah Reading Requirements

Practical Guide to Reading the Megillah During Purim According to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Rulings

Essential Guidelines - Standing During Megillah and Proper Blessing Protocol

Megillah Reading of Purim

A warm and practical guide to praying in costume and dressing up with halachic care, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

How to awaken Esther’s dawn light with charity, prayer, and intention — to open the gates of blessing and turn judgment into redemption before Purim

When a Sultan dreamed of destruction, Hashem sent help in disguise and saved a Jewish community through faith, wisdom, and divine intervention.

Understanding divine concealment, hidden miracles, and the relevance of Purim’s lessons for the 21st century

When to recite the blessings at home, who must send gifts, how mourners participate, and whether one may pray in costume

From ancient disguises to modern costumes — uncovering the spiritual symbolism, historical origins, and halachic boundaries of dressing up on Purim

The Final Month on the Torah Calendar Reminds Us That Salvation Can Emerge from Darkness

Exploring the two powerful traditions that claim to house the resting place of the Purim heroes — from Hamedan, Iran to the forests of northern Israel

Explore the halachic discussion on cross-dressing for joy or costume purposes and learn why most Torah authorities prohibit men and women from exchanging clothing

Why Judaism sanctifies wine yet warns against intoxication, exploring the fine line between celebration, holiness, and addiction