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| | Purim - definition of Purim in Encyclopedia |
 | | Purim (פורים "Lots," Standard Hebrew Purim, Tiberian Hebrew Pûrîm: plural of פור pûr "Lot," from Akkadian pūru) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Persian Jews from the plot of the evil Haman to exterminate them, as recorded in the biblical Book of Esther. | | | Purim has been held in high esteem by the Judaism at all times; some have held that when all the prophetical and hagiographical works are forgotten the Book of Esther will still be remembered, and, accordingly, the Feast of Purim will continue to be observed (Talmud Yerushalmi, Meg. | | | According to that book the feast was instituted as a national one by the book's protagonists, Mordecai and Esther. |
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http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Purim
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| | When is Purim Observed - Purim & Shushan Purim - OU.ORG |
| | Purim is observed in some places exclusively on the 14th of Adar and in others, exclusively on the 15th (Shushan Purim). | | | A "Hitler Purim" was proclaimed by the Jewish community of Casablanca (North Africa) on the 20th of Kislev (1942) because on that day it was saved from the Nazi invaders and their followers. | | | In these communities, the essential observance of Purim is fixed for the 14th, and though the Reading of the Megillah is repeated in them the 15th as well, the required brachah which precedes the Megilah-Reading, is not recited. |
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http://www.ou.org/chagim/purim/when.htm
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| | Purim |
| | In the halakha, this Purim is called Purim Deprazim (i.e., Purim of places not surrounded by a wall), based on the verse "Therefore the Jews of the villages who dwell in unwalled towns observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a day of feasting and holiday" (Esther 9:19). | | | On Purim we place emphasis on the many material aspects of the celebration: the Purim feast is itself a commandment, we send portions of food, and there is even an obligation to drink to excess. | | | The term Purim Sheni is applied to local days of celebration and feasting which were observed to commemorate miracles which occurred to a particular Jewish community or family which was saved from some decree or imprisonment similar to what occurred in the time of Mordechai and Esther. |
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http://www.biu.ac.il/JH/Parasha/eng/purim/stern.html
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| | Rosh HaShanah's Heroes & Villains |
| | Purim stresses the message that although human beings appear to be in charge of their destiny, G-d actually pulls the strings from heaven changing the fate of individuals and nations. | | | Purim is a day of unrestrained revelry and irreverence. | | | Purim and Yom Kippur: The Day of Atonement and the holiday of Purim would seem to be the two most unlikely holidays to have anything in common. |
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http://www.everythingjewish.com/Purim/Purim_religious_sig.htm
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| | Purim - ReligionFacts |
| | Purim is not one of the holidays commanded in the Torah, but it is rooted in the biblical book of Esther and its requirements are outlined in the Talmud. | | | Purim is such a joyous holiday that the rabbis teach it will still be observed in the messianic age, when mostl other holidays will be abolished. | | | The word "Purim" means "lots," and refers to Haman's casting of lots in the story of Esther (see below). |
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http://www.religionfacts.com/judaism/holidays/purim.htm
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| | What is Purim? |
| | Purim takes place on the 14th day of Adar, the 12th month of the Jewish calendar. | | | It is also unique among Jewish holidays in that adults are encouraged to drink until they can't tell the difference between the phrases "cursed be Haman" and "blessed be Mordecai." Other popular activities include staging comedic plays, expounding on the Torah in humorous ways, dressing up in costumes, holding beauty contests, and marching in parades. | | | The traditional observances of Purim include public readings of the Book of Esther, feasting, gifts of charity to the poor, and gifts of food among friends. |
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http://www.factmonster.com/spot/purim1.html
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| | Hence probably arose the popularity of the feast of Purim in those ages in which the feeling of enmity was so strongly manifested between Jews and Christians. | | | Ewald, in support of his theory that there was in patriarchal times a religious festival at every new and full moon, conjectures that Purim was originally the full moon feast of Adar, as the Passover was that of Nisan, and Tabernacles that of Tisri... | | | They gave the name Purim, or Lots, to the commemorative festival, because he had thrown lots to ascertain what day would be auspicious for him to carry into effect the bloody decree which the king had issued at his instance (Esth 9:24). |
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http://philologos.org/bpr/files/Jewish_Feasts/js008.htm
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| | MyJewishLearning.com - Holidays: Purim |
| | Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a joyous holiday that recounts the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre during the Persian period (539-330 BCE). | | | In the Community: Purim is a community holiday of joyful celebration. | | | Some commentators believe this eventually led to the inclusion of Esther in the Hebrew Bible, despite the omission of God from the book. |
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http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Purim/PrimerPurim.htm
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| | Large selection of gifts for Purim |
| | The Purim story is recounted in the Book of Esther (Megillat Esther), which is contained in the Ketuvim section of the Bible (Tanalch). | | | In Israel, for example, Purim is observed by the holding of the Adloyada festival in Tel Aviv. | | | On the 13th of Adar, the day before Purim, Orthodox Jews observe the fast of Esther which lasts until sundown. |
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http://www.ajudaica.com/category/117/Purim
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| | Purim: The Holiday in Hiding_ - Purim with Aish |
| | Note also the lineage of the protagonists of the Purim story. | | | Yom Kippur is overwhelmingly spiritual; Purim is overwhelmingly physical. | | | The lesson is clear: God can be served not only in the solemnity of a Yom Kippur, but also in the revelry of a Purim. |
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http://www.aish.com/purimthemes/purimthemesdefault/Purim_the_holiday_in_hiding_.asp
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| | Torah Tots - The Site for Jewish children - Purim |
| | The wicked Haman, who intended to destroy all the Jews in one day and claim their spoils, was the descendant of Agag who was the king of Amalek in the time of King Shaul. | | | The Purim feast must be held during the day, usually after Mincha (Afternoon prayers). | | | The Maftir, from Bamidbar, Parshat Chukat, (19:1-22), describes the preparation of the Parah Adumah (Red Heifer), whose ashes were used in the spiritual purification process during the time of the Bait Hamikdash. |
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http://www.torahtots.com/holidays/purim/purim1.htm
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| | Purim Customs Explained. |
| | The book of Esther describes Purim as a day of gladness and feasting, and a holiday, and of sending portions one to another. | | | Although there is no direct mention of God in the megillah, some see the reference to the passage which told how, when Esther hesitated to intercede for the Jews, Mordecai said: If you keep silent at a time like this, help will come to the Jews from another place. | | | The reason for the custom is based upon the verse And you shall blot out the name of Amalek from under heaven. |
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http://www.rigal.freeserve.co.uk/jewish/purim/purim.htm
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| | Drinking On Purim - Ad D'Lo Yoda |
| | The Purim meal must be in the daytime, as the Megillah states, "days of feasting and rejoicing". | | | Indeed the Mishna Brura [28], in the laws of birkas hamazon, explains that the reason women are not obligated to make a mezuman (say birkas hamazon in a group) is that a mezuman should ideally be performed on a cup of wine and it is unseemly for a woman to do this. | | | Notwithstanding the fact that intoxication is shown in the Torah in many places (such as with Noach and Lot) to have undesirable consequences, the Avudraham [18] explains that the reason for becoming intoxicated on Purim is that the miracles of Purim came about through feasting and intoxication. |
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http://www.rabbiriddle.org/cgi-bin/calendar?holiday=purim113
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| | Purim, Parody and Pilpul |
| | The events of the Megillah are interpreted as reflections of the religious behaviour of the Jews of the time, and within the context of broader historical themes, especially the destruction of the First Temple and the beginnings of the building of the Second (which the Rabbis believed was delayed by Ahashverosh and Vashti). | | | Some authorities understood that the statement was rejected by the Talmud, a view which it indicates by juxtaposing to it an incident wherein Rabbah slaughters Rabbi Zera while under the influence (Rabbah is able to revive his colleague, though the latter politely refuses an invitation to the next year's festivities). | | | It was the Jews of Babylonia who seem to have introduced some of the more frivolous customs into the observance of Purim. |
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http://www.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/Shokel/880219_Purim_Parody.html
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| | Purim |
| | Purim is the most festive holiday of the Jewish calendar. | | | On Purim it is a mitzvah to hear the Megillah, the Book of Esther, read aloud. | | | Tzedakah, coming from a Hebrew word meaning justice, is the obligation to help those who are in need by sharing part of the wealth we have been fortunate enough to accumulate. |
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http://www.chsweb.org/mc/purim02.html
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| | Purim On The Web: Mordechai, Queen Esther, Hamantaschen and Shalach Manot |
| | In those communities, the essential observance of Purim is fixed for the 14th of Adar (since this is when everyone reads the Megillah) and though the reading of the Megillah is repeated on the 15th, the blessing which precedes the Megillah reading is not recited. | | | This feast must be held during the day. | | | If one has read the Megillah before sunrise but after dawn, one has fulfilled the obligation to read the Megillah.Both men and women are obligated to hear the Megillah. |
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http://www.purim.com/facts.shtml
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Purim |
| | The Purim frequently contributed to the preservation of the Jewish faith, when in imminent danger. | | | Wörterb.) identify the feast with the Persian spring festival, which the Jews are supposed to have adopted in Susa; the Book of Esther is then a mere allegory, intended to cast a national halo about the feast. | | | Lit., 1827) calls the Purim a transformation of the Zoroastrian feast Farwadigân (Festival of the Dead), observed during the last ten days of the year. |
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| | Union for Reform Judaism - Purim |
| | First, Esther is the only Book of the Bible in which God is not mentioned. | | | Each section of this guide includes an introduction of the theme as it relates to Purim and two subsections—one for use by individuals and families and one for youth groups, religious schools and congregations. | | | Second, Purim, like Chanukah, is viewed by tradition as a minor festival. |
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http://urj.org/holidays/purim
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| | Purim on Encyclopedia.com |
| | According to the book of Esther (Esther 3.7; 9.24,26) it commemorates the deliverance of the Persian Jews from a general massacre; however, the festival may have arisen in the pagan celebration of the advent of spring. | | | Preceded by a day of fasting, Purim is celebrated as a day of joy, marked by merrymaking and feasting. | | | Keywords: set of beliefs angel religious art and religious images religion fine arts art cigarette tobacco match industry fancy dress dressing up clothes wearing disguise garment clothing clothes pastime |
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| | JCC Association's Early Childhood Curriculum Project 'This New Month' - Adar II 5765 |
| | That's because Purim was celebrated in Shushan, the capital of Persia, a day later than elsewhere in the Persian empire. | | | Thus, Adar, at one level, remains "the twelfth month," and at another, "the sixth month," and the heroine of the Book of Esther has two names-her Jewish name "Hadassah," and "Esther" the Persian name by which she will be known in Achashverosh's court. | | | Adar's sign of the zodiac in Adar Sheini continues to be dagim ("fish"-in the plural.) The motif of Jewish survival makes its appearance not only in the sign of the zodiac that symbolizes Adar but also in the events of the month itself. |
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http://www.jccathisnewmonth.org/5765/Adar/adar.asp
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| | Technorati Tag: purim |
| | Purim torah: Green eggs and ham by ]magid. | | | Up until I recently I understood this to be a literal killing of a nation who has... | | | Purim Buy your Megillot and books about Esther and Purim from our large selection of Judaica and Jewish books. |
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http://www.technorati.com/tag/purim
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| | Breslov—Judaism with Heart |
| | The severity of God's harsh judgements is sweetened, and all the harsh decrees against Israel are revoked (10:8). | | | Our joy and clapping and dancing on Purim make us worthy of receiving the Torah in its two aspects, revealed and hidden. | | | For the great revelation that came about through Mordechai and Esther was `receiving the Torah.' Through this we are able to fulfill the mitzva of counting the Omer in the proper way. |
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| | Jewish Holidays: Purim |
| | The Hebrew word Purim means "lots," and takes us back to the Biblical Book of Esther. | | | The traditional greeting for the holiday is simhat Purim or hag Purim same'ah — Happy Purim! | | | The evil Haman, deputy to King Ahasheurus of Persia, sought to kill the Jews of the land. |
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http://www.jewishla.org/html/purimholiday.htm
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| | Ohr Somayach - Holidays / Purim |
| | The Zodiac sign of Adar & it's relationship to Purim | | | On the obligation for women to hear the Megillah read | | | Purim: revealing the hidden hand of the Divine Author in our cosmic whodunnit |
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http://ohr.edu/yhiy.php/holidays/purim
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| | Happy Purim |
| | It is a short account of how the festival of Purim came into practice. | | | Take a peek at the origin and the history of this Jewish holiday of fun, feast and celebration. | | | This year Purim is on 14th March 2006 |
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http://www.theholidayspot.com/purim
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| | l e a r n @ j t s Purim 5764 |
| | In "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves," Dr. Raymond P. Scheindlin not only explains the absence of God's name in Megillat Esther, but also finds the true meaning of Purim. | | | Our Holiday Coloring Book shows everyone enjoying and celebrating Purim. | | | In "Who is a Jew: Purim," Rabbi Ismar Schorsch talks with Larry Josephson about Purim. |
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http://learn.jtsa.edu/purim
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| | The Jewish Outreach Institute |
| | The Megillah-the Book of Esther, which is read on Purim, tells us to keep the 14th of Adar (March 25 in 2005) as a day of joy and happiness. | | | Purim celebrates the downfall of a man who wished to wipe out the Jewish people. | | | Why, you may ask, check out Why isn't God mentioned in the Purim story? |
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http://www.joi.org/celebrate/purim/index.shtml
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| | Purim |
| | It is a holiday that is known for its pageantry, frivolity and generosity to friends and the needy. | | | The festival of Purim is known as the festival of hidden miracles. | | | Purim Program Ideas from the Book of Esther |
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http://www.hillel.org/Hillel/NewHille.nsf/FCB8259CA861AE57852567D30043BA26/59F076F93A22DCE985256B4C005481BC?OpenDocument
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| | Judaism.com - Purim Store - Gifts & Supplies |
| | On Purim itself, the Megillah (Book Of Esther) is read twice, once at night and once during the day. | | | The holiday of Purim celebrates the victory of the Jewish people over the evil Haman. | | | Exercise you children's imagination while teaching them the story of Purim.. |
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http://www.judaism.com/holiday/purim.asp
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| | Purim on the Net - Welcome |
| | Purim takes place on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar. | | | This year (2006) Purim begins at sundown on the 13th of March | | | The Festival of Purim commemorates a major victory over oppression and is recounted in the Megillah, the scroll of the story of Esther. |
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| | Purim |
| | The design of the Hebrew letters is full of meaning. | | | A bereaved mother remembers her dear son when Purim comes around. | | | The Purim tale is costumed - no mention is made of G-d. |
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| | Project Genesis: Purim - Torah.org |
| | We fast the whole day in order to commemorate the fast that Esther fasted before she went before the King Achashverosh to plead for mercy for the Jews. | | | Because of the clandestine intervention of Hashem, using Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai as His messengers, the Jews were spared, and instead the nation of Israel was able to avenge themselves against their enemies. | | | In order to commemorate these miraculous turn of events, we celebrate Purim on the 14th of Adar (and in walled cities such as Jerusalem, on the 15th of Adar) with feasts, sending gifts of food to our friends and the needy, and with the reading of the Megilla, the story of Purim. |
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http://www.torah.org/learning/yomtov/purim
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| | Amazon.com: Purim: Books: Miriam Nerlove |
| | : A Purim Story (Festival Time) by Jonny Zucker | | | PreSchool-Grade 2-- As is customary, the Jewish youngsters in this story dress in costumes of characters in the Purim story and go to synagogue to hear the Scroll of Esther read. | | | A young boy becomes caught up in the excitement of the Purim celebration as the rabbi relates the tale of the courageous Queen Esther and the evil Haman. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0807566837?v=glance
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| | Torah from Dixie Purim section |
| | AUDIO: Listen to the whole megillah read in Hebrew | | | THE BOOK OF ESTHER EXPLORED - An 8-part Real Audio series by Rabbi Dov Ber Weisman: | | | THE REAL PURIM STORY - by the Editorial Staff |
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| | Jacob Richman's Hot Sites - Jewish - Holidays - Purim |
| | Jewish Trivia Quiz: Purim (70+ Q & A) My Jewish Coloring Book: Purim | | | Megilat Esther - Hebrew Word document for download | | | Institute for Jewish Studies in the CIS: Purim |
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| | Purim Sounds and Classes of Torah Audio of 613.org |
| | Purim and Jewish Unity - The Purim of Jerusalem by | | | This is Purim Torah (not serious) and to be taken in the spirit of the holiday. | | | The Lost Paradise (Part One of a Ten Part Series on Book of Esther) (68), by Rabbi Dr. N. |
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| | Introduction Chabad.org > Holidays > Purim |
| | Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jewish people, in the year 3405 from Creation (356 bce), from Haman's plot "to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day." | | | A time-honored Purim custom is for children to dress up and disguise themselves--an allusion to the fact that the miracle of Purim was disguised in seemingly natural events. | | | This is also the significance behind a traditional Purim food, the hamantash--a pastry whose filling is hidden within a three-cornered crust. |
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| | Q: Purim |
| | Purim is all about fun and joy and light, so make sure you include some sillyness in your holiday activities. | | | The Jewish Communication Network has a nice little list Purim of links going, while Virtual Jerusalem put out their usual Purim Supersite. | | | Ohr Somayach has a really sharp looking Purim page, and of course, we can't leave out Chabad's Purim page. |
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| | Purim 2006, Hamantashen, Jewish Purim Cookies, Hamantaschen, Shalach Manot, michloach manos, shalach manos |
| | or call us with the names and addresses of your friends and family by MARCH 1 and we will make sure they get their special greetings in the mail in time for Purim. | | | Purim 2006, Hamantashen, Jewish Purim Cookies, Hamantaschen, Shalach Manot, michloach manos, shalach manos | | | Send festive Purim cards from MATAN, and help UNMASK solutions for providing Jewish education to children with special needs! |
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| | JudaicaOnline Purim |
| | On Purim its our custom to read the megillah, sent at least two ready food items to Family and/or Friends(Shalach Monos), give charity to the poor, eat a festive meal and of course to be merry and gay. | | | Children dress up in a variety of costumes and Hamentashen -tri cornered pasteries are eaten. | | | We present to you our magnificent collection of ready made Purim baskets that are both delectable as well as eye-pleasing, yet available to you at an amazingly affordable prices. |
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http://www.judaicaonline.com/CT_Purim/CT_PM.htm
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| | MyJewishLearning.com - Holidays: Purim |
| | In the Purim story, Queen Esther saves the Jewish people from destruction at the hands of the evil Haman. | | | Guided Learning takes you through our articles based on your level of knowledge. | | | It is a mitzvah [commandment] to imbibe alcohol on Purim, but how much is appropriate? |
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http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Purim.htm
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| | Purim: A Christian View |
| | This year Purim dates are March 14 - March 15, 2006 | | | A day to dress up, drink and be merry while remembering how the Jews of Persia narrowly escaped annihilation thanks to the bravery of Queen Esther |
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| | Q: Purim Challah |
| | This challah can be used for "Shalach Manos" or "Mishloach Manot" baskets (it uses up a lot of room), to be eaten later at the traditional festive Purim meal, or "Seudas(t) Purim." | | | Serve warm, and pull the challah apart rather than slicing it. | | | *For another great Purim Challah idea, go to The Chaya Stein Corner and check out her Challah Basket recipe... |
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