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I Chose a Non-Jew--and the Non-Jew Chose JudaismBy Lyssa Friedman
A personal narrative of a woman whose partner converted to Judaism while she remained conflicted.
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Purim
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Purim Booklet
A resource booklet explaining the holiday of Purim, its customs and traditions.
Date: 01-18-2012 -
Haman's Ears Recipes
Recipes for making the Sephardic Purim treat known as Haman's Ears (Orejas de Haman in Spanish or Oznei Haman in Hebrew).
Date: 02-02-2012 -
The Whole Megillah Video
The whole megillah? A look at the scroll (megillah is Hebrew for 'scroll') of Esther, the story that is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Date: 02-21-2012 -
The Purim Story In All Its PG-13 Glory
By Nancy Seifert GorodThe full Purim story, as found in the Book of Esther, is much closer to a scandalous TV show than the version taught in Hebrew school!
Date: 02-11-2013 -
Life Lessons of The Purim Superhero
By Stephanie Carey MaronReview of a new children's book, The Purim Superhero.
Date: 02-14-2013 -
Jewish Holidays Cheat Sheet
By InterfaithFamilyA guide to Jewish holidays, how to celebrate Jewish holidays, Jewish holiday dates and other important Jewish holiday information.
Date: 01-30-2009 -
Jewish Food Cheat Sheet
By InterfaithFamilyAn alphabetic listing of Jewish dishes and food-related terms to help people new to Jewish families to figure out what's on the table.
Date: 08-07-2009 -
Purim and Intermarriage
By Rabbi Geela Rayzel RaphaelProfessional view about the central meaning of the Purim story: intermarriage can produce important non-Jewish allies for Jewish communities.
Date: 08-01-2012 -
Recipes for a Purim Celebration: Lentil Salad, Lentil Soup, Traditional Cookie Dough Hamantashen and Hamantashen for Kids
By Joni SchockettReprinted general information article about Purim diet and recipes for Hamantashen and lentil dishes in honor of the evil Haman and the legume-loving Esther.
Date: 08-01-2006 -
Mother-Daughter Team Rises Up to Bake a Bunch of Hamantashen: Plus Some Delicious Recipes
By Linda MorelReprinted personal narrative about and recipes for hamantashen of all kinds: traditional poppy, easy preserve, and modern chocolate.
Date: 08-01-2012
