Religion

Sarajevo Jews celebrate a second Purim. For centuries, they weren’t alone.

Inspired by the story of Esther and Mordecai, Diaspora communities observed their own Purims based on stories of local resistance to antisemitism.

The Jewish holiday of Purim has gone to the dogs

The American Kennel Club’s museum in Midtown celebrates its first “Pawrim” party.

In Orthodox communities where women don’t read Torah, Purim offers a rare opportunity

According to the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, at least 105 women-led Megillah readings, for both mixed-gender and women-only audiences, are taking place worldwide this year.

Converting to Judaism has defined my high school experience

A graphic novel of the Purim story, from a Batman comics editor

Meet the woman who built a home for Latin Jewish youth in Miami

American rabbis, wrestling with Israel’s behavior, weigh different approaches from the pulpit

Cleveland rabbi sentenced to prison for soliciting underage sex had a prominent Conservative rabbi as his character witness

NYC comptroller presses Yeshiva U to accept LGBTQ pride club on campus

‘Where do I stand?’ Queer Modern Orthodox teens navigate a changing world

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