Adar

Grapevine March 12, 2025: Brick by brick

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FIRST LADY Michal Herzog (second left), with (from left) Sarah Mali, Ariella Rohringer, and Steven Shulman.
 Piña colada

In the Kitchen with Henny: Purim party favorites

Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of Al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Hamas looks to exploit Ramadan while Israel upholds the spirit of Adar - editorial

 Nova survivors dance as the sun rises.

At the edge of Adar: Joy is not an afterthought, it's a lifeline - opinion


Anticipating Adar, the month of joy during times of mourning - opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

 Sivan with Shelly Shem Tov, mother of released hostage Omer

Finding happiness in Adar amid all the chaos in Israel

We’re here to offer you lots of ideas, a mix of lighthearted suggestions and deeper reflections for calming your nerves, cheering you up, and helping you cope with the incessant flow of bad news

 TIME TO get joyous!

Drink safely this Purim to avoid a trip to the ER

Drink responsibly this Purim so that the Emergency Room staff, and your liver, can have a break.

 People raise a toast with whiskey glasses. Purim and St. Patrick's Day have drinking in common.

Why do we celebrate happily when the month of Adar comes? - opinion

If we examine the actual events of the Purim story, it seems we ought to downplay the merriment and lower the laughter at Adar’s beginning.

 Mordechai, seated on a white horse, 3rd century.

A Song for Adar: When a light is on in your window

כְּשֶׁאוֹר דוֹלֵק בְּחַלוֹנֵךְ

 עמוס אטינגר

A Song for Adar: A Prophetic, Cosmic, Merry Song

שִיר נְבוּאִי קוֹסְמִי עַלִיז

Yoni Rechtor and Eli Mohar

Seeing hidden miracles and joy during the month of Adar

Dr. Wayne Dyer said, “Don’t die with your music still in you.”

ESTHER’S TRANSFORMATION begins when she steps up to her role as queen.  (Pictured: Queen Mary’s Crown,

Police and Women of the Wall exchange barbs following clashes

Over 10,000 Orthodox women, and 150 women from Women of the Wall were at the plaza just after 7 a.m. on Friday. Insults were reportedly exchanged between the two sides during the clashes.

Women of the Wall clashing with Orthodox worshipers

Brazilian media highlights Miss Israel’s local roots

“I have everything from Brazil, the colors, the joy from Brazil. I think I am more Brazilian than Israeli.”

Miss Israel 2017 runner up Adar Gendelsman

A Pourim, l’habit fait bel et bien le moine

Dis-moi comment tu te déguises, je te dirais qui tu es

Une parade d'enfants dans les rues

Adar strides forward

Mordechai made the point that every Jew is responsible for every other Jew.

Purim costumes 390