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Quiz: Which Purim Character are You?
Which Purim character are you most like? Take our quiz to find out!
Creative Ideas for Mishloach Manot (Purim Gift Baskets)
Traditionally, mishloach manot (the traditional sending of food on Purim) are two food items (from different food groups) sent to at least two friends. On the hunt for creative ideas? Here are a few ideas to try.
Make Your Own Grogger (Noisemaker) for Purim
No m’gillah reading is complete without groggers! They're easy and fun to make at home.
Celebrate a More Eco-Friendly Purim
Purim is a festival of joy and celebration but unfortunately one of a lot of waste, too. There are many ways that we can enjoy our holiday in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Leket Israel, Israel's National Food Bank and leading food rescue network, recommends the following tips for a more eco-friendly Purim.
Purim Social Action Guide
Here are a few simple ways to give matanot l’evyonim (gifts to the poor) on Purim, and some other ways to to honor the social justice themes of the holiday.
Create a M'gillah, Purim Puppets, and a Haman Piñata
Get involved with the megillah by making one, acting out the story with homemade puppets, and taking a whack at a villainous Haman piñata.
Persian Cauliflower and Raisin Kuku
Whenever you see a recipe that combines raisins with spinach or cauliflower, you can tell that it is a dish with Jewish connections! Kuku is a delicious omelet-like pancake made in Iran.
Persian Spinach and Pine Nut Kuku
Whenever you see a recipe that combines raisins with spinach or cauliflower, you can tell that it is a dish with Jewish connections! Kuku is a delicious omelet-like pancake made in Iran.
Camp Recipe: Hamantaschen
The great thing about hamantaschen is that you can make so many different types. Here at URJ Camp George, Canada's only Reform Jewish summer camp, we even put gummy bears in some of ours!
Purim: Women's Rights and the Story of Esther
In 2023, Purim falls within days of International Women's Day. While Purim always provides an opportunity to reflect upon how Esther's story relates to women's rights, its proximity to International Women's Day this year reinforces the focus on women's rights that is present in both holidays.