Celebrating Purim in the Workplace
Looking for a quick, actionable way to celebrate Purim at work? This post gives you a fast, DIY DEI tip you can apply right now.
Purim is a Jewish holiday commemorating the story of Queen Esther, who courageously saved her people from persecution in ancient Persia. It’s celebrated with joy—costumes, gifts of food (mishloach manot), charitable giving (matanot la’evyonim), and public storytelling (megillah readings).
In the workplace, Purim is an opportunity to uplift Jewish identity and joy while recognizing the resilience behind the celebration. Here’s why that matters.
Why This Holiday Matters
In the Workplace, We Can Use Purim to Support Jewish Joy and Safety. Purim isn’t just playful—it’s powerful. Here’s how it connects to DEI:
✅ It celebrates Jewish resistance and survival in the face of historic antisemitism.
✅ It affirms Jewish joy as worthy of recognition—not just Jewish trauma.
✅ It opens space for cultural and religious literacy across teams.
✅ It reminds us that inclusion means recognizing religious observances year-round—not just Christian-centered holidays.
Marking Purim is a way to honor Jewish identity with visibility, context, and respect.
One Inclusive Celebration Idea
Try this inclusive activity to mark Purim at work:
Host a “What Courage Looks Like” Gratitude Thread
Here’s how:
- Share a short message about Purim’s themes—courage, advocacy, and joy in adversity.
- Invite team members (voluntarily) to post about someone whose courage inspires them—at work or beyond.
- Uplift Jewish voices by including a spotlight on the story of Esther and why Purim matters today.
- Pair this with optional giving opportunities—highlight Jewish-led orgs like HIAS or a local synagogue food drive.
This brings Purim into your workplace in a way that celebrates values—not costumes.
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Pause & Reflect
How does your workplace make space for Jewish identity—not just in grief or crisis, but in joy and resilience too?
