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Tzom Kal

When Does the Fast Begin? When Does It End? Taanit Esther 5785 (2025)

The fast of Ta’anit Esther prepares us for Purim. When does it start? When does it end? Rabbi Chananel Zaini summarizes the laws of the fast, who is obligated to fast, and what is added to the prayers.

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Clown

Wine, Masks, and a Dash of Psychology

Mind Tricks & Purim Treats: What Your Brain’s Hiding This Holiday

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Getting into the spirit

Purim Sameach

Ad delo Yada: These are the ten most common myths about alcohol

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Children and dogs, rejoicing together on Purim.

A Very Doggy Purim

Purim and dogs: A match made in Heaven

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hool kids, their teachers and parents dressed up in costumes seen at the Gabrieli Carmel School in Tel Aviv, ahead of the the Jewish holiday of Purim, March 13, 2025.

Am Yisrael Chai

Why this Purim is different

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Rabbi David Yosef.

A Quiet Purim...

Chief Rabbi’s Call Ahead of Purim: Refrain from Using Firecrackers

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Soldier in military uniform

Devastating video 

WATCH: How Purim firecrackers hurt our soldiers

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Visiting Joseph's Tomb on Purim.

Dancing And Celebrating - Everywhere

Ahead of Purim Holiday: Hundreds Ascended Last Night to Pray at Joseph's Tomb | Watch

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

A Very Greek Purim

Gideon Sa'ar headed to Greece

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Wings Mishloach Manot.

Wings For Purim

100 lone soldiers prepare Mishloach Manot for wounded warriors

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The IDF Chief Rabbinate celebrates Purim.

Happy Purim, Wherever You Serve!

In Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and Judea and Samaria: This is how IDF soldiers will celebrate Purim

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A child avoiding smoking. Illustration.

Merriness Today, Not Death Tomorrow

Israel Cancer Association to Haredim: Don't give kids cigarettes - even electronic ones

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Soldiers receiving their purim packpages

From Scrolls to Sweets: How the IDF Is Bringing Purim Joy to 5,000 Troops

Purim celebrations in the IDF: 5,000 mishloach manot packages delivered to soldiers

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Israeli children dressed up in costumes ahead of the the Jewish holiday of Purim, in the Northern Israeli town of Tzfat, March 12, 2025.

The cutest little people 

IN COLOR: Israeli kids get into the Purim spirit

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Haredim suffering from alcohol overdose

7 Life-Saving Tips You Need to Know Before the Party

Alcohol can be dangerous: How to drink responsibly during Purim

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Costumes for sale in the Florentine neighborhood of Tel Aviv for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim, when it is customary to dress up. March 22, 2025.

War’s Lasting Echoes

Silent Purim: Israelis plead for a firecracker-free holiday 

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man lighting firecrackers, ahead of Purim, in the Northern Israeli city of Tzfat

Say no to firecrackers

Israeli teen breaks his legs after jumping on firecrackers for fun

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Yated Neeman., 11 March 2025

Outrageous and depressing

The Haredim are calling for a day of prayer against the draft law. They have lost the plot.

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Yamam fighters moonlight as superheroes

We're not crying- you're crying

WATCH: Elite Yamam Superheroes rappel down hospital walls, bringing Purim joy to sick kids

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Purim holiday greeting card with hamantaschen cookies and carnival mask

Food and friends

Mishloach Manot Madness: Fun Purim Gifts With a Shabbat Twist for 2025

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