Purim

Preparing meat for the Purim feast and unsure about which cut to use? Worried about messing up the cooking? Wondering about the recommended cooking time and how to make the meat tender and delicious? Chef Yisrael Dudek has all the tips and advice for preparing meat. Happy holiday!

Recently discovered documents reveal that the Soviet tyrant ordered in 1953 the construction of four labor camps for millions of Jews in his country. What thwarted his plan, and how is it connected to Purim? You'll be astounded when you read these revelations.

How is Purim celebrated at the White House? Ivanka Trump, the Jewish daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, surprised employees and staff members with especially festive Mishloach Manot.

A decade ago, ten-year-old Yosef Yitzchak Kadush tragically passed away. Today, his mother, Sarit Weitzman, has launched a touching social initiative called 'Parcels of Love,' aiming to ensure Purim gift parcels reach everyone who might otherwise not receive them.

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