Purim

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AKA Name	Festival of lots, Pourim
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on05:03	#Purim
Related Hashtags	#Jewish
2023 Date	6 March 2023
2024 Date	24 March 2024

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Purim in 2023

Monday, 6 Mar

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Purim History

Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים) is a Jewish Holiday which commemorates Jewish people being saved from extermination in Persia.

The story of Purim comes from the Biblical book of Esther. In it, Haman, a high ranking advisor to King Ahasuerus, sought to kill all Jews in ancient Persia. He is motivated by an incident in which Mordechai, a Jewish leader, defied the king's orders and refused to bow to Haman.

Haman is stopped through the actions of Mordechai and his niece Esther, a beautiful and courageous Jewish woman. Esther initially disguises her Jewish Identity and eventually becomes Queen. Through their actions the King becomes aware of Haman's plot and is persuaded to have him hanged.

Top Tweets for Purim -

Updated 05:02

tomorrow is Purim, the holiday when we (Jews) get wasted, dress up, eat sweets, and celebrate punching Nazis! (every day is a good day for that last one ngl)
— ennis (A SCHEME OF SORCERY) (@RookTheBird) March 15, 2022

Happy Purim from the Bel lab 🥳 https://t.co/tzXiFq0Wlh
— Shai Bel (@Mucus_Man) March 15, 2022

The Jewish festival of #Purim is celebrated today, whose customs include wearing masks and costumes, public celebrations and parades. In 1934, a multi-headed dragon with swastikas was pulled through the crowded streets of Tel Aviv, a humorous omen of what was yet to come... https://t.co/rkKug2DpV2
— Leon Saltiel (@LeonSaltiel) March 16, 2022

Purim Facts & Quotes

Purim is considered to be a joyous holiday often accompanied by celebrations, plays, festive food and costume parties.
Purim holiday is often preceded by fast, referred to as the Fast of Esther. This fast commemorates Esther's three days of fasting in preparation for her meeting with the king. The fast is observed from dawn until dusk on the eve of Purim.
The story of Purim is told in the book of Esther, which is also known as "the Scroll" (Megillah in Hebrew).
If I have found favor with you, O king, and if it pleases your majesty, grant me my life - this is my petition, and the life of my people - this is my request (Esther 7:3)

In the News and Trending for Purim

Mis à jour 05:02 Jews Worldwide Set to Observe Purim - Behold Israel

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Gal Gadot gets into the holiday spirit and makes traditional Jewish pastries with her daughters ahead of Purim - News

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Good News Israel! 32 Lives Saved in One Month, Purim Extravaganza, and More! | United with Israel

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Staying sober on Purim: Jews with alcohol use disorder can be triggered during the drinking holiday - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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Purim Top Events and Things to Do

Make a Mishloach Manot (also known as mishloach manos or shalach manos). This is a gift of at least two kinds of food that are ready to eat. Give them out to neighbors, friends and associates.
Make Hamantaschen cookies. These are pocket triangle shaped cookies that are often made with fruit, poppy seed or cheese filling.
Attend a Purim Carnival or Festival. Some of the more popular ones are the Carnival at Mamilla (Jerusalem) and Cirque Du Purim in Minneapolis.
Donate to the poor. It is customary and part of tradition to give at least two gifts to two poor people on Purim.
Visit a Jewish Museum. Many put on special activities for kids such as plays, performances, and costume parties

Purim References and Related Sites

www.jewfaq.org: Purim

Cantor Matt Axelrod: Your Guide to the Jewish Holidays: From Shofar to Seder, Jason Aronson Inc., 2013

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