I was reading Esther last night and the Feast of Purim was mentioned but I dont really know what it was exactly.
2006-07-10 05:46:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Purim (Hebrew: פורים Pûrîm "Lots", from Akkadian pūru) is a joyous Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of Persian Jews from the plot of the evil Haman to exterminate them, as recorded in the biblical Book of Esther. It is characterized by public recitation of the Book of Esther, giving mutual gifts of food and drink, giving charity to the poor, and a celebratory meal (Esther 9:22); other customs include drinking alcohol, wearing of masks and costumes, and public celebration.
Purim is celebrated annually on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. (In cities that were walled in the time of Joshua, including Jerusalem, Purim is celebrated on the 15th of the month, known as Shushan Purim). As with all Jewish holidays, Purim begins at sundown on the previous secular day.
2006-07-10 05:50:18 · answer #1 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a Holiday in Judaism where we celebrate the Jewish victory over Haman. It is a very festive holiday with costumes, re-enactments and a reading of the Book of Esther.
2006-07-10 05:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, its a holiday to celebrate that Haman tried to wipe out the Jews, but the Jews had a miraculous victory! so Purim commemerates that!
2006-07-10 05:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by yankeegurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋