(JTA) — In 1996, Jordan Gorfinkel launched two series of comics that get at the two sides to his personality and career. One was “Birds of Prey” — which has since been the basis for several television ...

Here's some background information about Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2019, Purim begins at sundown on March 20 and ends at nightfall on March 21. Facts:Purim is the ...

Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating joy and salvation, begins Saturday evening and ends Sunday evening. Among the celebrations: many Jewish children will dress up and feast on triangular sweets on ...

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but ...

For the Jewish month of Adar, the Talmud encourages Jewish people to greet the month with an increase of joy and celebration, culminating with the celebration of Purim, this year on March 6-7. While ...

Purim is a time to party! This year, the Jewish festival begins at sundown on Monday, March 6 and ends at sundown March 7. It’s a holiday when the Jewish community “likes to let loose and have a ...