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| − | '''Purim''' [Hebrew:'''פורים'''] is an annual festival of the Jews in commemoration of the preservation, as recorded in the [[Book of Esther]], of their people from threatened wholesale massacre in [[Persia]] at the | + | '''Purim''' [Hebrew:'''פורים'''] is an annual festival of the Jews in commemoration of the preservation, as recorded in the [[Book of Esther]], of their people from threatened wholesale massacre in [[Persia]] at the insistence of [[Haman]], and which was so called because it was by casting "lots" that the day was fixed for the execution of the purpose.<ref>{{Nuttall|Purim}}</ref> It is celebrated in most of the world on the 14th of [[Adar]], in walled cities from the time of [[Joshua]], it is celebrated on the 15th. It is the most joyous of Jewish festivals. |
| + | <ref>[http://www.chabad.org.il/Articles/Article.asp?ArticleID=529&CategoryID=342 (Jewish calendar - 3,404-405. 355-356 BCE)]</ref><ref>[https://www.kosher.com/lifestyle/what-is-the-miracle-of-purim-625 What Is the Miracle of Purim?], Kosher.com, March 19, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/article_cdo/aid/645309/jewish/What-Is-Purim.htm What Is Purim?]</ref> | ||
==Laws and customs== | ==Laws and customs== | ||
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*It is a custom among many to dress up in a costume, to celebrate the happiness of the day. | *It is a custom among many to dress up in a costume, to celebrate the happiness of the day. | ||
*It is customary to make noise when the name of Haman is mentioned. | *It is customary to make noise when the name of Haman is mentioned. | ||
| − | <ref> | + | <ref>[http://ohr.edu/yhiy/article.php/1508 Laws of Purim]</ref> |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | [[Book of Esther]] | + | *[[Book of Esther]] |
| − | [[Holiday]] | + | *[[Holiday]] |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Jewish Holidays]] | [[Category:Jewish Holidays]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:35, December 6, 2021
Purim [Hebrew:פורים] is an annual festival of the Jews in commemoration of the preservation, as recorded in the Book of Esther, of their people from threatened wholesale massacre in Persia at the insistence of Haman, and which was so called because it was by casting "lots" that the day was fixed for the execution of the purpose.[1] It is celebrated in most of the world on the 14th of Adar, in walled cities from the time of Joshua, it is celebrated on the 15th. It is the most joyous of Jewish festivals. [2][3][4]
Laws and customs
- The megillah must be heard twice once in the evening (night of the 13th of Adar), and once in the morning.
- Charity must be given to at least two paupers (מתנות לאביונים).
- Gifts of at least two ready to eat food items to at least one friend (משלוח מנות)
- A festive meal (סעודה) must be eaten on the day of Purim.
- It is a custom to drink until "one does not know the difference between Haman and Mordecai (עד דלא ידע).
- It is a custom among many to dress up in a costume, to celebrate the happiness of the day.
- It is customary to make noise when the name of Haman is mentioned.
See also
References
- ↑ Nuttall Encyclopedia of General Knowledge, article on Purim originally published in 1907 written by Reverend James Wood
- ↑ (Jewish calendar - 3,404-405. 355-356 BCE)
- ↑ What Is the Miracle of Purim?, Kosher.com, March 19, 2019.
- ↑ What Is Purim?
- ↑ Laws of Purim