Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrated to commemorate the saving of Jewish people from Haman. This holiday is a jolly and fun holiday for Jewish families. It is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. Purim 2022 begins on Wednesday night, March 16 and continues through Thursday, March 17.
You can pronounce this name many ways. In Eastern tradition, it is called poo-REEM. Among Westerners, it is often called PUH-rim. Some Central-European communities even call it PEE-rim.
THE HISTORY
When King had his wife, the Queen, executed for failing to dance naked for him when he summoned her. He then arranged a beauty pageant to find a new queen. A Jewish girl, Esther, found favor in his eyes and became the new queen, though she refused to divulge her nationality.
Haman, a man who hated the Jewish people, was appointed prime minister. Mordechai, the leader of the Jews (and Esther’s uncle), defied the king’s orders and refused to bow to Haman. Haman was angry and he convinced the king to issue a decree ordering the extermination of all the Jews.
Meanwhile, Esther asked the king and Haman to join her for a feast. At a subsequent feast, Esther revealed to the king her Jewish identity and told him how Haman wanted to kill all the Jews. Haman was hanged and Mordechai was appointed prime minister and a new decree was issued saying that the Jews had a right to defend themselves against their enemies.
CELEBRATION
- Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes on Purim
- On the day before Purim, it is customary to fast commemorating Esther’s fasting
- The Food eaten on Purim is called Hamantashen which is a three-cornered pastries bursting with poppy seeds or another sweet filling also referred to as Haman's Ears
- Reading of the Megillah —once at night and once in the day—without missing a word, or you’ll have to hear it again
- Sending gifts of food or cash to someone in need
WAYS TO CELEBRATE IN CHERRY HILL
Purim Carnival - Sunday March 13, 2022
Purim at the Farm - Wednesday March 17, 2022
Purim for Teens Celebration March 16, 2022
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