Purim traditions

Hamantaschen, the traditional triangular Ashkenazic Purim pastries, are typically a sweet treat. This recipe takes a savory approach, using spring herbs, a Persian favorite, to honor Esther and Mordechai’s heritage, as well as the season.

Homemade granola, apricot preserves, dried fruit and raspberry jam come together for this delightful treat.

Teach Your Children About the Feast of Lots (Purim) - Homeschool Giveaways

Hamentaschen Cookies although traditionally stuffed with apricot, poppy or prune can be filled with any of your favorite jam. #cookies #jewishrecipes #kosher #holidaycookies

Exploring how to celebrate Purim is fun as it has a more festive feel than the serious, soul searching traditions of some of the other feasts.

Hamentashen is the traditional Jewish Cookie for Purim and boy, do I love them. And if you need Hamentaschen Recipes – here are a few of my favorite Hamentaschen recipes (regular and gluten free)! The best thing about Hamentashen (yes, I spell it differently all the time) is that you can really customize it. If you...Read More »

What are all the traditions around Purim? When is it? What's the deal with the costumes? What do you eat? We asked rabbis to get all the details.

If you're looking for a traditional cookie-like hamantaschen recipe, this is the dough you want!

My son often reminds me that there are more colors in the rainbow besides black and white, because those are my favorite colors. But even for me, when it comes

Based on the story in the book of Esther in the Bible's Old Testament, Purim celebrates our God's faithfulness to His people among other things. Read to find out why it's important to Christians and how you can celebrate!