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About This Holiday
Purim is a Jewish festival commemorating the survival of a community of Jews in the 5th century under Persian rule.
One of the most common ways of celebrating this holiday is reading from the Book of Esther, exchanging gifts, and making donations to charities. The three-cornered pastry called "hamantash" (plural: "hamantaschen") is associated with this holiday. Haman was the advisor of the Persian ruler at the time who opposed Mordecai in the Book of Esther. Due to the celebratory nature of this holiday, costumes and parades are associated with Purim.
Because this is a holiday determined by the Hebrew calendar, the official date changes annually between the beginning and ending dates of March. This year, Purim begins on sundown of March 23rd and ends at sundown on March 24th.
Holiday Resources
- Purim | The New Encyclopedia of JudaismEntry explaining the origins and customs of the holiday.
Barnyard Purim by
Purim is a topsy-turvy time, even on the farm. The animals decide to stage a Purim play, and Chicken assigns the parts. Blushing Duck is Queen Esther, Silly Horse is Ahashuerus, and Bearded Goat is Mordechai. But when they try to transform Shy Little Sheep into mean-looking Haman, something unexpected happens.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780761345138Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Purim by
Purim is here! One of the happiest Jewish holidays on the calendar, this springtime holiday is celebrated with costume parties, parades, and special foods. Learn the story, customs, and good deeds that are celebrated on this religious holiday.
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780778747642Publication Date: 2010-01-15
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