Every year, as the month of Adar rolls in, David—your average person, always on the hunt for happiness—finds himself puzzled. People excitedly proclaim, “Mishenichnas Adar marbin b’simcha!” ...

The Muslim world welcomed Ramadan, a month of spiritual reflection, discipline, and renewal, while the Jewish calendar marked the arrival of the month of Adar, a time of joy, resilience ...

One such month is Adar, a time of joy and celebration, culminating in the holiday of Purim. Adar, which usually falls around February or March, is known in Jewish tradition as a time of increased ...