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.

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.

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 ...

In Crown Heights, the home base of the Chabad movement, costumed children collected dollar bills from their parents and passersby to donate to charity, another practice associated with Purim.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Purim came to be known as the “Jewish Halloween” as many will dress up in costume for Purim, to “mask” their true identity, a symbol of one of Purim’s key themes as Queen Esther hid her Jewish lineage ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jewish people across the world will be celebrating the holiday Purim this week. Purim, celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month Adar, begins on the night of ...