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Purim is soon, and hopefully everyone already has their costumes and some good alcohol. And obviously, a plan for where to party on Purim. Whether you’re a DJ or just host a Purim party in your house, ...

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow kicked off its two-day celebration of the Jewish Holiday, Purim, with a celebration of live music. The holiday highlights the victory ...

Will Sullivan of Lexington Park, standing, as Memuchan addresses Queen Vashti, played by Samantha Marquis, in a scene from Purim performed Wednesday at Beth Israel Synagogue in Lexington Park. Shayna ...

Purim commemorates the Jewish population of Persia overcoming a genocide plot around 500 B.C. The story is drawn from the "Megillah," (the Book of Esther) included in both Hebrew and Christian ...

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The police and clergy acted in unison to stop as well as prevent further disturbances of an anti-Jewish nature which occurred on Wednesday, March 27, during Purim celebrations at Bialoczow, district ...