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The overriding theme of Purim is the saving of the Jews from a mortal threat
A Jewish girl, Esther, found favor in his eyes and became
The story of Purim is told in the Biblical book of Esther
' lots '; see Name below) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther (usually dated to the 5th century BCE)
Purim 2024 begins Saturday night, March 23 and
Children in this age group continue to enjoy the festivities of Purim but can also actively engage in observing the mitzvot or commandments of Purim: listening to the Megillah, giving gifts, helping the poor, and enjoying a Purim feast
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The Book of Esther is one of just two biblical books that do not include God’s name
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One of the key rituals associated with the holiday of Purim is the reading of Megillat Esther, the Scroll of Esther
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There is a widespread tradition to study the Torah in a synagogue on Purim morning, during an event called "Yeshivas Mordechai Hatzadik" to commemorate all the Jews who were inspired by Mordechai to learn Torah to overturn the evil decree against them
One of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish calendar, Purim commemorates the survival and tenacity of the Jewish people and reminds us to have the courage to stand up to injustice
In fact, at its core, Purim grapples with deep and even troubling themes
The jolly festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/early spring)
It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people
פּוּרִים) is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar
The story itself is implausible as history and, as many scholars now agree, it is better viewed as imaginative storytelling, not unlike others that circulated in
Ostensibly a commemoration of national deliverance from danger, we should have expected solemn ceremonies of thanksgiving such as characterize Passover and Hanukkah
The Persian empire of the 4th century BCE extended over 127 lands, and all the Jews were its subjects
From this historical event our rabbis teach that the Jewish people must send
Traditionally observant Jews fast on the day before Purim (the 13th of Adar); it is called the Fast of Esther (Ta’anit Esther)
Purim celebrates the salvation of Jewry during the reign of King Ahasuerus of Persia
Since the entire miracle of Purim came about through wine, our sages obligated us to get drunk, or at least to drink more than what we are used to, in order to remember the great miracle
Purim 2018
Purim 2018 begins at sunset on Wednesday, Feb