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From raucous street parties in Brooklyn to a somber, costumed rally in Central Park, New Yorkers celebrate the festive Jewish holiday of Purim

Luke Tress in JTA · 25 Mar

New Yorkers celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in various ways, from lively street parties in Brooklyn to a solemn rally in Central Park.

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Why I made cookies for Purim despite — actually, because of — the war

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 22 Mar

In response to the ongoing conflict and hostage situation involving 134 captives abducted by Hamas, Jodi Rudoren reflects on participating in a social-media campaign called Tastes Like Home, which aims to humanize the hostages by sharing their favorite cookie recipes and stories.

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5 Hamantaschen Recipes That Won’t Explode in the Oven

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Mar

With Purim approaching, the article presents five Hamantaschen recipes that aim to prevent the common issue of cookies exploding in the oven.

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Recipe: Drunken cherry chocolate hamantaschen

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Mar

Naomi Ross shares her childhood memories of making traditional triangular Purim cookies called hamantaschen with her family, evolving the recipes into more sophisticated flavors like Drunken Cherry-Chocolate hamantaschen.

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Purim parties in NYC: Here’s where to celebrate in 2024

Julia Gergely in JTA · 15 Mar

In New York City, Purim celebrations for 2024 offer a variety of events including traditional megillah readings, masquerade parties, Purim plays, and family-friendly activities.

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The Joy of Purim—Alcohol Not Included

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 2 Mar 2023

"The Joy of Purim—Alcohol Not Included" explores the author's personal struggle with the tradition of drinking on Purim and the deeper meaning behind the joy of the holiday.

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A Battle Heats Up—Over Purim Packages

Tova Cohen in Tablet · 2 Mar 2015

The tradition of mishloach manot, giving food packages on Purim, has evolved into a competitive and extravagant display of creativity among Jewish families, with themes matching costumes and elaborate contents.

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What’s the Truth about . . . Mishloach Manot?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 16 Feb 2015

Mishloach Manot, the act of giving food gifts on Purim, does not require the foods to be from different blessing categories, contrary to a common misconception.

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How a Purim Treat Turned Into a Purim Chore—and Finally a Source of Joy

Rebecca Klempner in Tablet · 11 Mar 2014

A couple shares their journey of evolving their Purim tradition from giving out simple mishloach manot to creating a humorous Purim newsletter over the years.

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The Editors in Tablet · 25 Feb 2010

Purim is a festive Jewish holiday commemorating the thwarting of a plot to annihilate the Jews in ancient Persia.