Today is an exciting day: The Jewish world is celebrating the holiday of Purim! This day commemorates the Jews being miraculously saved from annihilation by the evil Persian leader Haman. From us to you: Have a happy and safe Purim! | StandWithUs

Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the miraculous survival of the Jewish people from almost certain destruction at the time of the Persian Empire. The holiday is celebrated in many ways, which include: - Hearing a reading of the Purim story - Giving gifts to the poor - Wearing a costume - Attending a lavish feast The message of Purim is about seeing the bigger picture. On the surface, the story—which is chronicled in the biblical book of Esther—seems to be about unrelated events dealing