Tag: Purim

The Jewish Review of Books has compiled three humorous reviews for Purim.
The article discusses the complex place Purim occupied during the Holocaust.
The review discusses a graphic novel interpretation of the biblical book of Esther.
In this Purim episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Modi discusses the connection between humor and Moshiach energy.
The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies.
The podcast discusses a variety of topics, including the use of psychedelics like LSD to address psychological distress, with Rabbi Zac Kamenetz advocating for their integration into Jewish life.
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two important topics on their show.
In episode 351 of "The Whole Megillah," the podcast Unorthodox celebrates Purim with fresh insights on the holiday from Liel Leibovitz and Dovid Bashevkin.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the holiday of Purim with guest Dovid Bashevkin.
"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.
This article discusses the significance of the name Vashti in Jewish and non-Jewish cultures.
The author reflects on their childhood experience of being exposed to violent and traumatizing imagery related to the Holocaust without much consideration for the history of Jewish resistance.
In this article by Rabbi Joseph Dweck, he explores the significance of Purim as an existential festival.
Cabbage, although not mentioned in the Bible, has been an important part of Jewish cuisine for centuries and is used in various dishes for Jewish holidays.
The article tells the story of Herman Jakubowicz, a Holocaust survivor who found a family megillah, or scroll, hidden in his attic after the war.
In this discussion, Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron cover three topics.
This article discusses the connection between poet-singer Leonard Cohen and Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal.
The author discusses the differences between the Hebrew and Greek versions of the book of Esther.
Rabbi Seth Winberg argues that getting drunk during Purim is dangerous and not a mitzvah.
Gabriel Lichtmann's Purim film, "The Red Star," tells the story of Laila Salama, a fictional character who is a Jewish secret agent in Argentina.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Alex Edelman discusses the role of humor and levity in a world that often demands seriousness.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Alex Edelman discusses the role of humor and levity in a world that often demands seriousness, specifically focusing on the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim.
This article explores three Talmudic stories related to the practices of giving gifts to friends (mishloah manot) and giving presents to the poor (matanot la-evyonim) during the Jewish holiday of Purim.
This article discusses a unique Purim recipe for Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Guinness Hamantaschen, or shamrock-taschen, suitable for Purim and St. Patrick's Day.
The discussion centers around the rabbinic mitzvot of Purim, particularly the practices of mishloah manot (sending portions) and matanot la-evyonim (alms for the poor), and their relationship to the Purim story.