Note: The author of this article writes “G-d” with hyphenation to respect an interpretation of a Jewish rule about honoring the Holy One’s name. Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical ...

The Jewish feast of Passover, when families share the ... of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, as described in the Bible's book of Exodus. During Passover, chametz, or leaven, in strictly ...

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, performances, and a feast. This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient ...