If so, what are the dates and what does it mean to you? If not, when did this festival pass away and why?
Thanks for your response -
2007-01-27 03:44:54 · 3 answers · asked by CassandraM 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yeah it totally is
the dates change every year
its about how some jerk named Haman tried to get all the Jews killed, but it backfired on him cuz the King fell in love with a Jewish woman and her uncle made sure the Jews weren't killed
Purim is Sunday March 4, 2007.
Shushan Purim is Monday March 5, 2007.
Purim is based on the Biblical account in the Book of Esther. As with many Jewish holidays, Purim can be summed up with the phrase:
They Tried to Kill Us,
We Won,
Let's Eat!
Purim Customs and Laws
Purim customs are discussed in the Babylonian Talmud, primarily in Tractate Megillah. The Shulchan Aruch, Code of Jewish Law, discusses the obligations of Purim starting in chapter 686. The four obligatory rites are:
* Megillah reading -- Reading the Book of Esther from a scroll in the evening and morning of the holiday.
* Matanot L'evyonim -- Monetary gifts to the poor. Giving money to two different poor people.
* Mishloach Manot -- Sending food gifts to friends. Two cooked foods to one friend fulfills the obligation.
* Mishteh -- The Purim Feast. The time for the Purim feast is during the day of Purim.
Other customs and traditions include dressing up in costumes, giving children small monetary gifts, Purim comedy plays (Purim Shpiel), making noise during the Megillah reading when Haman's name is mentioned, and drinking wine at the Purim feast.
Favorite children's costumes include the Evil Haman, King Ahashverosh, Mordechai the Jew, Queen Vashti, and Queen Esther. The custom of costumes hints to the verse in Deuteronomy 31: "I shall surely hide my face on that day.."
The Purim Story is for all ages
Indeed, the Book of Esther reads much like a play. The Divine Name is not mentioned openly once in the text. All the miracles appear as natural occurrences coordinated by the Ultimate Producer and Director. The main plot revolves around the wicked Haman advising King Ahashverosh to annihilate his Jewish subjects. Many intertwining subplots include the rise of Esther to the throne, a plot to kill the King overheard by Mordechai and reported to the palace security, the sincere repentance of the Jews upon hearing that their fate has been given over to the sword, and a chain of drinking parties. Read all about it!
Purim traditional foods
Purim traditional cookies are called Hamentaschen (Haman's Pockets), or Oznei Haman (Haman's Ears). They are filled cookies shaped in a triangle. Favorite fillings include poppy seed, prune, chopped nuts, and chocolate. Any filling may be used.
2007-01-27 03:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mike H 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Purim is always the same dates, 13 - 15 Adar.
On the common calendar the dates change.
Other than that, the previous answer is very good.
To me, Purim means that Hashem once again saved the Jewish people from annihilation by our enemies - as it says in the Hagaddah, In every generation there arises someone who tries to destroy us.
Esther stayed true to G-d, and obedient to Him. Because of that, Kol Yisrael was saved.
2007-01-27 10:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by mourning my dad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... You must not be in a Jewish area otherwise you'd have the answer yourself.
Purim is widely celebrated, quite joyously, I might add.
It is on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar which always falls out in February or March. Think a month before Passover.
(In walled cities, such as Jerusalem, it is on the 15th.)
2007-01-27 14:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by BMCR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋