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Purim: About the Holiday

The holiday of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of Adar.  Each year, the story of Purim is recounted in the Book of Esther, whose heroine plays the leading role in saving her people from a massacre planned by the book’s villain, Haman.  Literally meaning “lots” in ancient Persian, Purim was thus named since Haman had thrown lots to determine when he would carry out his diabolical scheme, as recorded in the Megillah (book of Esther). The holiday is traditionally celebrated with wild abandon — costumes, drinking, feasting, revelry — and by reading the megillah and giving gifts to friends and the poor. 


When Is It?

  • 5784:  Sat, Mar 23, 2024 – Sun, Mar 24, 2024
  • 5785:  Fri, Mar 14, 2025 - Sat, March 15, 2025

CBS's 5784 Purim Marathon!

Purim Spiel

 

Purim Carnival

 

Hamantaschen Bake

 


 


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Last updated: 6/18/24

Thu, November 14 2024 13 Cheshvan 5785