Torah, Gospel, and Politics.. Is Netanyahu Evoking 'Amalek' to Sanctify Striking Iran?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is reported to have drawn religious parallels to Biblical figures and events to justify a military strike on Iran, highlighting a shift in the rhetoric surrounding the conflict.
Adam Zivo: Amid the sirens and explosions, young Israelis keep on dancing
Young Israelis are celebrating Purim with underground dance parties in bomb shelters, showcasing resilience despite ongoing missile attacks.
The week in pictures: War in the Middle East, Milan Cortina Paralympic Games and Holi celebrations
A visual roundup of significant events, including ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, celebrations of Purim and Holi, and the Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina.
Purim in the Shadow of War: The Biblical Story of Queen Esther Returns
Purim is celebrated this year against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, echoing the biblical tale of the Jewish people's salvation from extermination in Persia, as narrated in the Book of Esther.
Images from the War Life
Selected photographs by Haaretz photographers depict scenes of war and Purim celebrations in Israel.
Jews killed Josef Stalin ‘with prayer’ – Ukraine’s chief rabbi
Ukraine's chief rabbi claims Jews caused Stalin's death through special prayers at a Purim celebration in New York.
On Turkey, a missile from Tehran: but Erdogan holds back NATO
The article discusses the complex situation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Turkey's role and its relationship with NATO amid tensions involving Tehran.
On Purim Night, Amid Alarms, Jerusalem Swings Between Drunken Revelries and Empty Ramadan
During Purim festivities in Jerusalem, a group of Hasidic Breslov men created a ruckus with loudspeakers, which was disrupted by police after a while.
Crowd in the Streets of Jerusalem Defies Restrictions and Celebrates Purim
A large crowd in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood celebrates Purim, defying military restrictions on public gatherings during wartime, prompting police attempts to disperse the party.
LISA DAFTARI: This Purim, we are all targets of the Iranian regime
The article discusses the parallels between the ancient story of Haman's plot against the Jews and the current threats posed by the Iranian regime against Israel and Jewish communities globally, particularly in light of the Purim holiday.
"You Don’t Feel the War Here": Celebrations in Bnei Brak Amid Alarms
Residents of Bnei Brak celebrated Purim despite the backdrop of missile alerts and conflicts with Iran.
The Roar of the Lion and the Swarms of the Book of Genesis: A Biblical Utilization of Israel's War on Iran
The article discusses Israel's framing of its military actions against Iran through biblical narratives, reflecting a religious and historical context that serves its geopolitical ambitions.
Silence on the streets, quiet in homes... How Israelis hiding in shelters are celebrating their 'Holi'
Israelis in Tel Aviv are experiencing a subdued celebration of Purim due to the ongoing conflict, with many remaining in shelters amidst an atmosphere of fear and caution.
What is the biblical festival of Purim and why do Israelis associate it with the death of Khamenei
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the upcoming Purim festival to the conflict with Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting historical parallels of Jewish survival against tyranny.
No school tomorrow, uncertainty beyond Purim
The Israeli Ministry of Education has cancelled classes for tomorrow due to the ongoing war in Iran, instead conducting remote sessions focused on educational discourse and emotional processing related to Purim celebrations.
Weather forecast: Clichés about war, besides that it will be warm
The article humorously discusses how weather forecasts in Israel often use dramatic war-related clichés, despite the reality of approaching warmer weather.
Do Danon's connection of the Iran war to the biblical story make sense?
Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, sparked a debate on social media by linking the US-Israel war against Iran to the biblical story related to the festival of Purim.
Purim and the teaching that everything can change in an instant
The article discusses the significance of the Purim festival, a Jewish holiday commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people from a decree of extermination in the Persian Empire.
Purim Party in Frankfurt: Rock 'n' Roll and Softporn
The Jewish community in Frankfurt is celebrating Purim with a themed party centered around the Israeli film series 'Eis am Stiel'.