The dreidel (s'vivon) for Hannukah and the gragger (ra'ashan) for Purim have the exact same structure, have you ever noticed? Both have a round bulb from which a stem protrudes. The difference is that ...

Purim is a Jewish holiday that falls in February or March. While it's known as the holiday when Jewish people dress in costumes, there's more to it than that. Here's a brief lesson on what Purim is ...

Families celebrate the Jewish holiday, Purim, at B'nai Jeshurun synagogue in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Purim is a joyous festival celebrating Jewish people and their salvation from Haman's plot to murder all ...

When asked to picture an image that represents the essence of Purim, one is likely to immediately conjure up a mask, gragger or, for the strong-stomached among us, a prune-filled hamantaschen. A sign ...

Martha Seif Simpson still remembers the kaleidoscope of penny candy at Dotty’s Variety. The pink bubble gum, the wisps of red licorice, those ubiquitous Necco Wafers — rows and rows of sweets awaiting ...

Purim is one of the most fun holidays celebrated by the Jewish people, but is often under recognized. Purim (held on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar — usually March or April) commemorates the ...

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Jewish people all over the world will be celebrating the start of the festival of Purim. Find out how you can make a gragger and what they are used for. The Purim story features a villain called Haman ...

Across the world, Jewish people are getting ready to don some fancy dress and celebrate the festival of Purim. The festival is one of feasting and overall revelry, and held on the 15th day of Adar, ...

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