Did Purim festival spread coronavirus among Jews? Annual celebration brought large numbers together

A sharp rise in the number of Jewish people who have died from coronavirus has led to community leaders changing the rules of a major religious festival to allow people to be buried. In normal circumstances, no one can be laid to rest during the first two days of Passover which starts tonight. But with … Read more

Purim festival brings colour to the streets of London as Jewish community celebrates

Clowns, crowns and kimonos: Jewish children put on a colourful fancy dress show in London to celebrate the ancient festival of Purim Purim commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from a massacre in Persia 2,500 years ago The Festival of Lots, as it is also known, is marked by donating to the poor and … Read more