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Where to celebrate Purim in NYC: A guide to the city’s parties, carnivals and more
It’s a holiday when the Jewish community “likes to let loose and have a really good time.”
By
Kerry Shaw
Food
What's Going On With Moishe's Bake Shop?
Conflicting reports have made it unclear if longstanding bakery is closed or renovating.
By
Paula Mejía
Food
Where To Eat The City's Best Hamentashen In Celebration Of Purim
There are classic poppy, apricot and prune flavors, with some bakeries even offering savory cookies as well.
By
Nell Casey
Arts & Entertainment
30 Photos Of Williamsburg Jews Rocking Festive Purim Costumes
South Williamsburg Purim street style.
By
John Del Signore
Food
How To Eat And Drink Like A Jew On Purim
You've only got about six hours left before the Chabad folks put the free liquor shots away for another year, but there's still time to pick up some other Purim staples, like hamantaschen.
By
Rebecca Fishbein
News
Daily Show's Jon Stewart Skewers Blackface Assemblyman And The "War On Purim"
"I'm sorry some people are crybabies. But in my defense I'm an adult man in NYC and didn't realize blackface was offensive."
By
John Del Signore
News
Black Leaders Gather At City Hall To Call For Head Of Blackface Assemblyman
"The governor needs to say something, and we need to go beyond condemnation verbally," declared City Councilman Charles Barron, who even got Mayor Bloomberg to chime in as he arrived at City Hall.
By
Rebecca Fishbein
News
Blackface Assemblyman: Cool If "I Played A Gay Person Next Year?"
"Would it be okay I played a gay person next year?" asked the elected official who wore blackface on Purim.
By
John Del Signore
News
Assemblyman Apologizes For Blackface After More Politicians Pile On
"I understand people's sensitivities. Nobody meant anything."
By
John Del Signore
News
Is This Politician's Blackface Purim Costume Offensive?
For yesterday's Purim festivities, State Assemblyman Dov Hikind hired a professional makeup artist to come to his Brooklyn home and paint his face brown. He's sorry if anyone has a problem with that.
By
John Del Signore
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