Israel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

Amidst the trauma of ongoing conflict escalated by recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, the article reflects on how Purim is being observed in Israel under such harsh conditions.

0 Communities Holidays

Sites of Impact

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

Amidst the trauma of ongoing conflict escalated by recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, the article reflects on how Purim is being observed in Israel under such harsh conditions.

0 Politics Israel

Post-Iran

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

Exploring the aftermath of a hypothetical U.S.-Israeli military operation that successfully disrupts Iran's current leadership and nuclear capabilities, the article delves into the potential for regime change in Iran.

0 Communities Holidays

Sites of Impact

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

Amidst the trauma of ongoing conflict escalated by recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, the article reflects on how Purim is being observed in Israel under such harsh conditions.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Yom Tov Joy at Wartime

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

Cindy Scarr explores the paradox of experiencing joy during Yom Tov amid the turmoil of wartime in Israel.

0 Politics History

Curtain Call

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

The article explores the Purim War of 2026, a pivotal conflict involving Israel and the United States against Iran, marking what could be the end of 47 years of Khomeinist rule.

0 Culture Politics

As the Sirens Wail

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

In "As the Sirens Wail," various writers from Family First share their personal reflections and anxieties about the ongoing tension and potential conflict with Iran.

0 Culture Politics

As the Sirens Wail

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

In "As the Sirens Wail," various writers from Family First share their personal reflections and anxieties about the ongoing tension and potential conflict with Iran.

0 Culture Politics

As the Sirens Wail

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Mar

In "As the Sirens Wail," various writers from Family First share their personal reflections and anxieties about the ongoing tension and potential conflict with Iran.

0 Culture Torah

New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Women

Leah F. Finkelshteyn in Hadassah · 3 Mar

Two newly published haggadot are celebrating the contributions of Jewish women and the inspiration of biblical figures like Miriam through art and scholarship.

0 Culture Torah

New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Women

Leah F. Finkelshteyn in Hadassah · 3 Mar

Two newly published haggadot are celebrating the contributions of Jewish women and the inspiration of biblical figures like Miriam through art and scholarship.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming March in 2026

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 3 Mar

March 2026 unveils a captivating lineup of Jewish-themed TV content, aligning perfectly with Purim and Passover preparations.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming March in 2026

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 3 Mar

March 2026 unveils a captivating lineup of Jewish-themed TV content, aligning perfectly with Purim and Passover preparations.

0 Politics Communities

It's Purim in Tel Aviv — but in the shelter there are few costumes in sight

Joan Leegant in Forward · 3 Mar

As Purim begins in Tel Aviv amid the start of a new war with Iran, residents find themselves taking shelter in underground facilities, experiencing the dichotomy between the festive holiday and the reality of frequent missile threats.

0 Culture Television/Film

What the late Catherine O’Hara taught me about Purim and laughter

Tori Greene in JTA · 3 Mar

Reflecting on the comedic work of the late Catherine O'Hara, Tori Greene examines how her performances underscore the importance of maintaining cultural and religious identity amidst societal pressures.

0 Culture Music

Crossword: Hey, Play a Song for Me

Jonathan Schmalzbach in Hadassah · 3 Mar

Jonathan Schmalzbach presents a crossword puzzle in Hadassah Magazine that engages readers with clues related to songs and musical themes.

0 Politics Israel

The Imperial Geopolitical Order

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Mar

Peter Beinart's discussion with Aslı Bâli, a leading academic in international law and Middle Eastern politics, centers on the evolving geopolitical influence of the United States, particularly amid its collaborations with Israel.

0 Gender/Identity History

In Every Generation, Defiant Women Rise to Redeem the Jews

Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll in Hadassah · 3 Mar

In this piece, Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll explores the enduring legacy and contemporary roles of Jewish women as heroines and redeemers.

0 Gender/Identity History

In Every Generation, Defiant Women Rise to Redeem the Jews

Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll in Hadassah · 3 Mar

In this piece, Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll explores the enduring legacy and contemporary roles of Jewish women as heroines and redeemers.

0 Gender/Identity History

In Every Generation, Defiant Women Rise to Redeem the Jews

Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll in Hadassah · 3 Mar

In this piece, Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll explores the enduring legacy and contemporary roles of Jewish women as heroines and redeemers.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Berlin groups received $3M to fight antisemitism. What happened to that money?

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 3 Mar

In Berlin, controversy has erupted over the disbursement of funds intended to combat antisemitism by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany's leading political party.

0 Culture History

A bris between missile alerts was the ultimate show of Jewish defiance against a tyrannical enemy

Rabbi Hayim Leiter in JTA · 3 Mar

In a poignant display of resilience during a period of conflict, Rabbi Hayim Leiter recounts performing a brit milah amid missile alerts south of Jerusalem.

0 Culture History

A bris between missile alerts was the ultimate show of Jewish defiance against a tyrannical enemy

Rabbi Hayim Leiter in JTA · 3 Mar

In a poignant display of resilience during a period of conflict, Rabbi Hayim Leiter recounts performing a brit milah amid missile alerts south of Jerusalem.

0 Philosophy Politics

Projecting the Purim story onto this war is appealing. It’s also a dangerous mistake.

Claire E. Sufrin in JTA · 3 Mar

Using the Purim story to interpret the current U.S.-Israel war against Iran as a biblical narrative is both appealing and problematic.

0 Culture Politics

Purim 2026: When ‘Fake News’ Is For Real

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 3 Mar

Reflecting on the intersection of satire and reality, Gary Rosenblatt writes poignantly about how current events overshadow the usual lightheartedness associated with Purim.

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