To ease the overwhelm of preparing for Purim, Carly Pildis suggests making giant hamantaschen instead of many small ones.

Ronna Burger, a professor of philosophy at Tulane University, offers a philosophical interpretation of the book of Esther, which Jews study during the celebration of Purim.

In this article, Ronna Burger, a professor of philosophy at Tulane University, explores the book of Esther as a philosophical text.

In this article, Liza Schoenfein proposes a creative twist on the traditional hamantaschen cookie for Purim.

Chef Hélène Jawhara Piñer demonstrates how to make traditional Sephardi Purim treats called Hojuelas on the YouTube series "Feed Your Soul with Jamie Geller."

The Tractate Megillah is an ode to letters, particularly the story of Megillat Esther, which began as an intimate letter.

The article discusses the unique position of Purim and Hanukkah as two of the only Rabbinic-created holidays that have become permanently established in Jewish practice.

In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck explores the idea of whether the Amalekites, who are associated with the biblical story of Purim, can be considered the first existentialists.

In the context of Israel's vaccine diplomacy, where it is gifting vaccines to diplomatic allies, there is internal and international concern.

The article discusses the similarities between Queen Esther and the character Queen Aster in Louisa May Alcott's short tale.

This episode of the Unorthodox podcast focuses on reimagining the holiday of Purim.

Garry Shandling, a Jewish comedian, is the subject of this article, which explores his life and works in relation to the holiday of Purim.

The author reflects on their experience of celebrating Jewish holidays, such as Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, and the High Holidays, under lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The article discusses the significance of apricots in Purim celebrations, highlighting their historical and cultural importance in the Persian region.

The author recounts the challenges faced in getting married during a pandemic, from the initial dread of canceling or postponing the wedding to the eventual decision to have a scaled-down ceremony in a municipal parking lot due to restrictions.

In the poem "Passover 2020" by Harris Bor, the author reflects on celebrating Passover during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels between the biblical story of the Exodus and the current global situation.

This week's episode of Heat Check discusses the intersection of coronavirus and Purim, with updates on quarantine measures.

The upcoming holiday of Purim celebrates concealment and redemption through hiddenness, reflected in the story of Esther where God's role is subtly revealed through human actions without His name being mentioned.

Celebrate Purim and Yom Kippur with the Sephardic treat hojuelas, reminiscent of Esther's megillah scroll.

In Seymour Epstein's "Suspecting Esther," he presents a provocative interpretation of the Book of Esther, suggesting that it serves as a critique of Jewish life in the diaspora rather than a simple tale of triumph.

In "Haman, Builder of Towers, Brother of Abraham?" by Adam J. Silverstein, the author explores the various interpretations of the Esther story in Islamic countries, including the surprising presence of Haman in the Quran long before the time of Achashverosh and far away from Shushan.

In episode 218 of "Dress for Success," the podcast gets into the festive Purim mood with guests such as fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, who shares his experiences growing up gay in Brooklyn's Syrian Jewish community and his early exposure to high fashion.

The text discusses the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and emphasizes that while there is no current vaccine or medication against the virus, simple non-pharmacological interventions are effective in preventing its spread.

Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan figure who wrote extensively on various subjects, particularly emphasized the ideal of womanhood in his work "Ornaments for the Daughters of Zion."

A recent U.S. operation successfully eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sparking a debate on the ethics of hating extraordinarily evil individuals.