RICHBORO, Pa. (WPVI) -- There was a cast of characters at Ohev Shalom in Richboro, Bucks county Wednesday night for the traditional celebration of Purim. Clowns, a cat-in-the-hat, and a few minions, ...

The Brooklyn legal scene came alive with color, costumes and camaraderie as the Brooklyn Brandeis Society, in collaboration with the Chabad Tzedek Society and Rabbi Raskin, hosted its cherished annual ...

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but ...

Purim, the springtime Jewish holiday packed with much merriment and humor, recalls the biblical story of Queen Esther. In this tale, the queen stayed true to her Jewish roots and used her status to ...

Among the reliable pleasures of teaching religion at a progressive institution like the Graduate Theological Union is the regular discovery of the similarities and overlap between religions: the ...

MARGATE - What does the Wild Wild West have to do with the Book of Esther, which was set in Persia more than 2,000 years ago? On the surface, nothing. But as about 120 area Jews got together Sunday ...

Last year, Purim was a final hurrah before the pandemic and subsequent shutdown. This year, it represents the new normal for student gatherings –– celebrating with a mix of in-person and remote events ...

Next week, members of the Jewish faith will gather at Congregation Anshe Emeth in Greenport for the annual Community Purim celebration. Preparing for the observation, Rabbi Daniel Fried holds the ...

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, celebrations for the Jewish holiday Purim kicked off nearly completely in person on March 16. Last year, celebrations consisted of a combination of ...

CATSKILL ― While the Easter holiday was celebrated by residents across the Twin Counties on Sunday, the Jewish community had its own holiday March 23 and 24. The holiday of Purim, meaning “lots” in ...