Often affectionately referred to as "Jewish Mardi Gras," Purim is more than just a festive occasion filled with costumes, laughter, and delicious pastries. It carries profound lessons about resilience,

Purim begins on the evening of March 13, 2025, and concludes at sundown on March 14, 2025.

Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical Book of Esther. It falls on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, which in 2025 corresponds to the evening of March 13 through the evening of March 14 (the date changes every year against the Gregorian calendar).