Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים Pūrīm ⓘ, lit. ' lots '[1][a]) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire …

Mar 7, 2008 · Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday that celebrates the miraculous events told in the Book of Esther. It is celebrated by reading the Megillah, giving gifts, distributing charity, and …

Purim, a joyous Jewish festival commemorating the survival of the Jews who, as narrated in the biblical Book of Esther, had been doomed to annihilation in Persia in the 5th century bce.

What is Purim? Purim is a joyous holiday that celebrates the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from near-destruction at the hands of Haman, an adviser to King Ahasuerus.

Purim is Judaism’s most dramatic, fun-filled holiday. When else can you dress up like a bunny rabbit and eat doughy triangles filled with poppy seeds? Purim occurs on the 14th of Adar. (In …

Purim is one the most beloved of Jewish holidays, featuring costumes, parties, and a rich origin story. Here is everything you need to know about it.

Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of Adar, which is usually in March. The 14th of Adar is the day that Haman chose for the extermination of the Jews. In leap years, when there are two months …

Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination. The story of Purim is …

For Jews everywhere, Purim is a vibrant Jewish holiday that celebrates the story of Esther, a courageous Jewish woman who saved her people from annihilation in ancient Persia. …

5 days ago · Purim, which means “lots” in Hebrew, gets its name from the lots cast by Haman to determine the month on which the Jews were to be annihilated. While rooted in Haman’s …