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10 Savory Hamantaschen Recipes

Pizza, sushi, tacos, falafel…all your favorites in hamantaschen form!

Where To Find Hamantaschen in Greater Boston 2025

This year’s roster of tri-cornered delights.

By Kara Baskin

Close up of couple donating food for poor people

At Purim, Yad Chessed Makes It Easy To Give Back

The social services agency provides essentials to Jewish families in need.

By Kara Baskin

Persian-Inspired Chicken and Rice With Dried Fruit

A golden layer of crispy rice crowns this dish for a truly regal effect.

By Leah Koenig

Read / Plus Kids

Printable Purim Masks

Make your own quick and easy Purim costume with these printable masks.

(Photo: Polina Shirokova/Unsplash)

Event / March 15, 8:30 pm

Lehrhaus Turns 2 + Shushan Purim Party

Hosted by Lehrhaus

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Topic

Purim

Purim 2025 begins at sundown on Thursday, March 13. Find hamantaschen recipes, parties for all ages and more ideas for your celebration.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen Reinvented: 12 Creative Recipes

Looking for something unique this year? Try these sweet riffs on tradition.

(Not) Feeling Joy THIS Adar

As Adar begins, joy feels distant—but the story of Purim teaches us that even in darkness, sorrow can transform into celebration.

By Rabbi Noah Cheses

For Young Israel of Sharon

(Photo courtesy of “The Holiday Kosher Baker” by Paula Shoyer)

Spanokopita Hamantaschen

Go Greek with this savory hamantaschen! This parve variety features spinach and za’atar.

By Paula Shoyer

Read / Young(ish)

Five Creative Cocktails for Purim

Get your drink on.

By Melinda Maddox

Read / Tradition

Feast on This: Creative and Delicious Recipes for Purim

Gelatin shots? Wonton bites? Beet-pickled eggs? We’ve got you covered with creative holiday dishes!

Purim events in greater boston

event / March 15, 8:00 pm

Purim Party at The Middle East

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event / March 15, 8:30 pm

Lehrhaus Turns 2 + Shushan Purim Party

Hosted by Lehrhaus

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event / March 16, 10:30 am

Family Purim Carnival

Hosted by Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley

event / March 16, 11:00 am

Purim Carnival

Hosted by Temple Beth Avodah

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event / March 16, 11:30 am

Temple Shalom of Medford Purim Party

Hosted by Temple Shalom of Medford

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event / March 16, 1:00 pm

Purim Mitzvah Masquerade

Hosted by Kerem Shalom

For Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Redefining Social Services in the Digital Age

Introducing JAssist: A new digital platform making it easier for Jewish individuals and families to find the support they need.

By Kate Whitney

Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Parade, Joan Marcus

The Broadway tour of “Parade” arrives in Boston, telling Leo Frank’s story and drawing urgent parallels to today’s fight against antisemitism.

Tony-Winning “Parade” Brings the Tragic Story of Leo Frank to Boston

By Judy Bolton-Fasman

Honor Iconic Jewish Women at the Vilna Shul

“The Only Woman in the Room” illuminates notable Jewish women for Women’s History Month.

By Kara Baskin

Voices of Wisdom: Reflections From Local Rabbis

In this pivotal moment for our Jewish community, local rabbis offer wisdom, reflection, and hope on the situation in Israel.

Top on the list is Lehrhaus in Somerville, offering a kosher menu with fish and chips, amba vinegar, cilantro-jalapeno aioli and Old Bay fries.

Boston’s Best Fish and Chips

By Tanya Edwards

For Eater Boston

(Photo: Polina Shirokova/Unsplash)

Event / March 15, 7:30 pm

“Parade” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre

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Miriam Anzovin, Angel of Death, “Jewish Lore Reactions: A Work-Death Balance”

Read / Young(ish)

Once Upon a Talmud: Ancient Stories, Modern Media

Ancient Talmudic tales meet modern media in “Jewish Lore Reactions”—with all-seeing eyes, overworked angels, and a work-death balance we can all relate to.

By Miriam Anzovin

For Jewish Arts Collaborative

Topic

Passover

Passover 2025 begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12, and ends on Sunday, April 20. Find seders, holiday recipes, a free Haggadah, activities for kids and more.

Lior Raz, Rotem Sela, Soda, Erez Tadmor, Boaz Yehonatan Yaacov

(Photo: Polina Shirokova/Unsplash)

Event / March 24, 6:30 pm

“Soda” Film Screening

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Adrien Brody in “The Brutalist” (Courtesy: Lol Crawley/A24)

Jewish Spotlight: Oscar Winners

Explore the Jewish stories, filmmakers and actors who have taken home Hollywood’s top honor.

(Photo: Polina Shirokova/Unsplash)

Event / March 20, 6:30 pm

“Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire” Film Screening

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Join March 16-31, 2025, for a vibrant program of New England film premieres and rare restored archive treasures from around the world, with visiting filmmakers and scholars.

National Center for Jewish Film’s Annual Film Festival 2025

Pink Lady, Menemsha Films, Gal Malka Uri Blufarb

(Photo: Polina Shirokova/Unsplash)

Event / March 27, 6:30 pm

“Pink Lady” Film Screening

Explore arts & culture in boston

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event / March 11, 7:30 pm

“Parade” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre

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event / February 15, 7:00 pm

Last Light Game Night

Hosted by The Boston Synagogue

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event / March 15, 7:30 pm

Irving Fine Tribute Concert: An Evening of Music for Winds and Piano

Hosted by Brandeis University

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Walter Frentz, Leni Riefenstahl, German Federal Archives

event / March 16, 11:00 am

“Riefenstahl” Film Screening