Costume

Iranians defy Islamic regime with Halloween celebrations as several reportedly detained

Security forces reportedly beat and detained revelers in Tehran as Iranians donned costumes and went without hijabs, defying new restrictions on Halloween events.

An Iranian celebrates Halloween on the streets of Iran this screenshot of a video posted on social media, October 31, 2026.
Costumes that convey power, immunity or even defiance

An educational psychologist reveals: What your child’s costume says about them

 Israelis are seen in costume for the holiday of Purim, in Jerusalem.

Triple Purim: How Jerusalemites celebrate this year’s three-day extravaganza

An illustrative image of a child at a window.

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Marvel asks NYC councilman to stop dressing as Captain America

Ben Kallos, a New York City councilman who is running for Manhattan Borough president in 2021, wears a Captain America costume on the stump and uses the images in his literature.

Captain America

Netta Barzilai or a unicorn? Google predicts Purim trends

Search engine results indicate plenty of Fortnite-inspired costumes this year. .

Netta Barzilai

Barkai Center collecting Purim costumes for families in need

“All of Israel is responsible for each other and it is important that on Purim everyone celebrates as one united community,” said Ronel Elkaim, CEO of the Barkai Center.

Purim Costume Project (Barkai Center)

In pictures: Israelis hit the streets in style for Purim

Israelis took to the streets for dozens of Purim parties across the country.

Israelis Sasi Levi (L) and Guy Shmuel (R) dressed up for Purim, February 2018.

IN PICTURES: Israel celebrates Purim with 'Adloyada' parades

What did you dress up as?

The 'Adloyada' parade in the city of Holon.

Kids of EMS responders get it right on Purim

“Kids dressing up as United Hatzalah volunteers is similar to kids in the United States dressing up as firefighters or police officers."

Kids dressing up as United Hatzalah volunteers

Halloween retailer scraps Anne Frank costume after backlash

Halloweencostumes.com apologized for the costume.

Anne Frank in 1940, while at 6. Montessorischool, Niersstraat 41-43, Amsterdam

A Pourim, l’habit fait bel et bien le moine

Dis-moi comment tu te déguises, je te dirais qui tu es

Une parade d'enfants dans les rues

From the bima to the stage

With theater in his blood, Robert Binder is happiest producing plays

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Family Matters: Give and let live

In honor of Purim, conflict resolution expert Shimrit Nothman looks at what to do if your child chooses an inappropriate costume.

Haredi kids in Purim costumes