Your official Purim drinking game for Mel Brooks’ ‘History of the World, Part II’
A handy, holiday guide for Jewish streamers
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Art Born centuries apart, these artists embody the heroic spirit of Purim
Judy Chicago and Artemisia Gentileschi did not share a religion, but they are united by a common goal
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News A graphic novel of the Purim story, from a Batman comics editor
Jordan Gorfinkel edited the DC Batman franchise from 1991-99
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Fast Forward My mom’s hamantaschen recipe carries the memories that she is losing
A Jewish educator reflects on the Purim cookie she used to make with her mother, who has been diagnosed with aphasia.
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News Gifting Zelenskyy a grogger and other ways Ukrainian Jews prepare for Purim
The holiday’s narrative, of a beleaguered people standing up to a stronger power, resonates as Ukraine continues to defend itself against Russia
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Film & TV I watched 6 Christian Purim movies so you wouldn’t have to
Esther's story is a very Jewish one, but Christians have made more movies about it
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Culture ‘Keeping up with the Cohens’ — how did Purim baskets get so stressful?
Mishloach manot have become increasingly extravagant and competitive
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Culture Hello, my name is Vashti: Meet a museum founder, a singer, an author and an Olympian
These modern-day Vashtis bear the name of the woman who paved the way for Purim’s Queen Esther
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