The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/purim-parades/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:27:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Purim parades | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/purim-parades/ 32 32 After protests, Jerusalem’s controversial ‘United Purim’ parade draws depressed turnout https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-protests-jerusalems-controversial-united-purim-parade-draws-depressed-turnout/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:04:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3253113 Thousands line route to watch floats and entertainment troupes, but attendance far lower than expected; hostage families lead parade after agreement reached with municipality

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]]> Jerusalem mayor meets hostages’ families, agrees on changes to Purim parade https://www.timesofisrael.com/relatives-of-hostages-lead-calls-for-jerusalem-to-scupper-insensitive-purim-parade/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:08:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3250240 Critics said it was inappropriate to hold celebrations while people remain captive in Gaza and country is at war; Tel Aviv and Holon blowouts nixed

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]]> Jerusalem plans first Purim parade in 42 years, despite war https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-plans-first-purim-parade-in-42-years-despite-war/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3244856 City's arts and culture department taps local artists, evacuees, and residents for celebrations even as holiday is 'draped in sadness' amid ongoing fighting in Gaza

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]]> Joint Purim and St. Patrick’s Day gives Irish Jews more reasons to raise a glass https://www.timesofisrael.com/joint-purim-and-st-patricks-day-gives-irish-jews-more-reasons-to-raise-a-glass/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:44:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2726320 Known to Jewish community as 'The ‘Double P,' day will be celebrated by local synagogues in Dublin and by expats living in Israel

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]]> Virus outbreak disrupts joyous Purim fest but some improvise https://www.timesofisrael.com/virus-outbreak-disrupts-joyous-purim-fest-but-some-improvise/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 23:27:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2256118 Holiday marked with cancelled carnivals, children dressed as doctors in hazmat suites, personalized megillah readings outside the homes of those in quarantine and online services

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]]> A feast of full-size bobbleheads at Holon Purim parade https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-feast-of-full-size-bobbleheads-at-holon-purim-parade/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 23:24:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2038842 The city's 27th Adloyada event features caricatures of singing celebrities, fiery dragons and more than 4,000 entertainers along the parade route

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]]> Dozens injured at annual Tel Aviv Purim bash https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-injured-at-annual-tel-aviv-purim-rave/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 22:24:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1802317 53 require treatment for over-imbibing and dehydration, with 10 taken to the hospital; city hall puts turnout at street party at 60,000

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]]> When zeppelin fever came to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, 89 years ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/when-zeppelin-fever-came-to-tel-aviv-and-jerusalem-89-years-ago/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 03:47:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1796913 On Purim 1929, a famed German airship dropped confetti on 80,000 coastal revelers as, on board, two prominent Zionists read the Book of Esther above the holy city

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]]> For Jews in the Netherlands, Catholic Carnival feels like ‘hardcore Purim’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-jews-in-the-netherlands-catholic-carnival-feels-like-hardcore-purim/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:32:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1790470 Despite the festival's dark anti-Semitic roots, some Jewish revelers join the fray -- this time as participants and not victims

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]]> 21 injured at annual Tel Aviv Purim bash https://www.timesofisrael.com/21-injured-at-annual-tel-aviv-purim-bash/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:34:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1577864 Seven party-goers hospitalized during Kikar Hamedina street party; police arrest 7 for selling alcohol to minors, bicycle theft

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]]> Grog, grogger, groggest: Celebrating Purim in style https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-purim-get-out-and-celebrate/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 12:28:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1146064 When a one-day holiday becomes a five-day vacation, there's ample time to have fun

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]]> Sunshine expected for Purim revelries https://www.timesofisrael.com/sunshine-expected-for-purim-revelries/ Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:33:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1145278 Rising temperatures expected later in the week despite precipitation in the north

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]]> Police beef up presence at Purim celebrations https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-to-beef-up-presence-at-purim-celebrations/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 03:25:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=386706 Amid festivities, holiday sees first casualties -- 15-year-old sent to operating room after firecracker explosion injures his eye

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]]> Zombie hordes prowl streets of Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/zombies-hordes-prowl-the-streets-of-tel-aviv/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:32:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=31227 Procession of the undead brings city to life for Purim

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]]> Purim potpourri of parties, parades and processions http://www.touristisrael.com/purim-in-israel/4965/ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:16:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=30243 Tourist Israel: What on, what's hot, and what's happening in Israel for the Purim festival

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