Chabad of Manhasset’s ‘Purim in Persia’ brings joy, tradition and royal celebration to the community. By Long Island Press Posted on March 24, 2025.

This year, Purim is March 6 and 7. But, as stated, the Jewish calendar operates on a different schedule than the US calendar, the solar Gregorian calendar.

Purim is different from some other Jewish holidays in that the laws of the Sabbath are not observed during the holiday. (Meaning even observant Jews will use their phones, drive cars, etc. during ...

Some Jewish people honor Queen Esther's fasting and prayer period with a fast of their own during Purim. This year, those honoring the Purim fast (also called the Fast of Esther) will fast on ...

All of these items commemorate the jolly Jewish holiday Purim. Each year, it is celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month “Adar,” which falls between late winter and early spring each year.

Jewish holiday Purim to be celebrated by Chabad on Monday. Matthew Stolle, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Sun, March 5, 2023 at 1:05 AM UTC. 1 min read. Mar. 4—ROCHESTER — Rochester's annual.

A midst the world’s many sacred days, one Jewish holiday stands out as uniquely joyful, playful, and deeply human—Purim. Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more ...

Northwest Suburban Chabad held its “Purim Carnival” in-person Monday, marking a return to the more pre-pandemic way families were able to celebrate the Jewish observance. Approximately 200 ...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — The first annual Purim Celebration hosted by Chabad of Bowie will take place Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There also will be a Megillah reading, Purim snacks and ...

Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating joy and salvation, begins Saturday evening and ends Sunday evening. Among the celebrations: many Jewish children will dress up and feast on triangular sweets on ...