We often think of Purim with its costumes and noisemakers as a
children's holiday. But its themes and ideas are of great importance to
Jewish life. In fact, our tradition tells us that we are to drop
whatever we are doing, no matter its importance, to go and listen to the
story of Purim.
Frequently Asked Questions What is the story of Purim? What is a M'gilah? What are hamentaschen? Find the answers to these and other questions.
Tracing the history of Hamantashen, poppy seeds, and prune fillings. Plus--recipes for "Haman's 'Ears,'" "Mohnbrodt," and "Hamentashen de Panema," along with instructions on how to shape a perfect Hamantashen.
If recipes tell stories, and stories transform into recipes, then no Jewish holiday has more connection to the table than Purim.
How to Shape Hamantashen
Share Photos of Your Purim Costume!
Show your creativity! Post photos of your Purim costume to our Flickr Group and we'll display them in a slideshow on this page. (Sign in to Flickr, join the Reform Judaism group, and submit your photos to the group's pool.)
Sonia Levitin. "For thousands of years, Jews have celebrated personal Purims to mark deliverance from danger. Now so do I, after a freeway incident almost took my life." Spring 2010.
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