Discover the story behind the celebration of Purim and find out why Jews eat Hamantashon on this holiday.

Read Jewish folklore about the village of Chelm. Includes details of each character's name and personality traits.

Learn the customs and traditions behind celebrating Purim. Includes an explanation of traditional Purim foods.

Learn how Queen Esther saved the Jewish people from evil Haman, why the holiday has a carnival atmosphere, and how to make hamantaschen.

Discover how Queen Esther saved her people from the evil Haman, get a recipe for hamantaschen, and see a list of dates from 5760 to 5764.

Read a synopsis of the Book of Esther plus commentaries, and discover when in Jewish history these events took place.

Take a look at the psychological characteristics behind each character in the Megillah. Details the origins of each person's part.

Download and listen to the story of Purim. Includes virtual graggers to go with the Megillah reading.

Delve into details about a variety of Purim celebrations. Includes descriptions of holidays in the cities of Frankfurt and Shushan.

Learn the background of the parody celebrations of Purim. Find out how it changed from a day of solemnity to a day of frivolity.

Describes the origin of the holiday, the tradition of reading the Megillah of Esther, drinking to excess and the customary kinds of gift-giving.

Read the commandments that drive the holiday of Purim. Includes modern interpretations.