Purim

Some of you are die-hard purists, and won't stray from the Mohn Poppyseed or Prune Lekvar hamantaschen, but if you like to venture out into new territory, give these cheesecake hamantaschen a try. With a graham cracker crumb on the outside, and a cheeseca...

For a while now, I’ve been on a mission to find the “perfect” kreplach dough. Of course my perfect might not be your perfect, but I’ve been looking for that white, plump, slightly chewy, doughy-dough that is not traditional pasta dough, and is not a pre-m...

Haman rejoiced greatly when his lottery to determine the date of the ‘Final Solution’ fell on Adar, considering it the most propitious omen possible, for it is the month that Moses died. However, there are far more sadder and calumnious months in the cale...

Our incredible journey from that watershed moment in Jewish history, to the relevance of the holiday today, to future celebrations too for eternity.

Explore the deeper dimension of this holiday of extreme opposites. Join Rabbi Zushe Winner for an eye-opening analysis of the Purim story and its relevance, and make this year's celebration exhilarating.

This special presentation highlights scenes of Purim farbrengens with the Rebbe throughout the years.

The jolly festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring).

Yield: 24 pastries Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Storage: In the fridge for up to four days; reheat in the oven until crisp Advanced Prep: May be made 4 days in advance Ingredients 2 sheets puff pastry (1 (17.3 oz) package) 1 teaspoon kosher...

Ingredients Dough 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar ½ cup canola or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange juice 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting parchment and dough Caramel Filling 1 cup sugar 2 tablesp...