Purim

Purim Quick Facts - AU

AKA Name	Festival of lots
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on00:35	#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 -

Getting ready for the Jewish festival of #Purim with home made #Hamantash https://t.co/V3ArdVhf3J
— Menachem Vorchheimer (@MenachemV) March 5, 2023

AIJAC wishes all our supporters and friends a joyful Purim and hope you enjoy many hamantaschen [traditional Purim pastries]! Purim reminds us of the many challenges the Jewish community has faced in the past, and those that we continue to face today. Chag Purim sameach! https://t.co/rjQYkmRKzp
— AIJAC (@AIJAC_Update) March 6, 2023

Today I hosted @NYPDFIRSTDEP Caban, @NYPDChiefOfDept Maddrey, @NYPDChiefPatrol Chell, @NYPDBklynSouth Chief McEvoy & @NYCMayor Senior Advisor @joeleisdorfer to engage with heads of our local community based volunteer organizations about NYPD’s commitment to keep us safe on Purim. https://t.co/1vLJ2IvdlI
— Simcha Eichenstein (@SEichenstein) March 3, 2023

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

Updated 00:34Rabbi Garry Robuck talks Purim with Henry Greener – J-Wire

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Purim Palooza - Congregation B'nai Tikvah

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Mar-06/7 Sydney: Celebrating Purim and Israel – J-Wire

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Purim Foods From Around the World

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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