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Purim Celebrations Amid Missile Threats: Joy Meets Irony

3/3/2026

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Tourists Celebrate Amid Conflict

Purim began at sundown on March 2, 2026, marking a Jewish holiday.
Its essence is joy and community, not 'Jewish Halloween' because of costumes and feasting.
Amid ongoing conflict in the region, Josh Lipowsky, a tourist in Israel, and Stephanie Hausner faced missile threats during Purim celebrations.
They shared their experiences on social media, noting the irony.

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Residents: Resilience Amid Conflict

Purim celebrations in Tel Aviv were overshadowed by the ongoing conflict as air raid sirens interrupted the holiday.
Dizengoff Square was nearly empty.
Residents expressed a mix of resilience and anxiety amid missile threats.
A poll found that 78% of Israelis view Iran as a major security threat.
Many support military action.

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Tourists Celebrate Amid Conflict

Purim began at sundown on March 2, 2026, marking a Jewish holiday.
Its essence is joy and community, not 'Jewish Halloween' because of costumes and feasting.
Amid ongoing conflict in the region, Josh Lipowsky, a tourist in Israel, and Stephanie Hausner faced missile threats during Purim celebrations.
They shared their experiences on social media, noting the irony.

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