The Jewish carnival holiday of Purim, marking the story of the Book of Esther, carries special resonance this year. A look at the celebration in wartime Israel.

Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and noisemakers.

Purim is a Jewish holiday that falls in February or March. While it's known as the holiday when Jewish people dress in costumes, there's more to it than that. Here's a brief lesson on what Purim ...

In Israel, the streets filled as usual with costumed children. But there were signs that it was not a typical Purim, starting with the hamantaschen sold in Israel this year. The Hebrew name for the ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen ...

In Israel and beyond, Purim celebrations are tempered by trauma and thoughts of the hostages Oznei Sinwar replaced Oznei Haman in some bakeries, and children dressed as soldiers and Oct. 7 heroes.

Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays, highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and more.