Purim begins at sunset on Saturday, March 23 and concludes at nightfall on Sunday, March 24.
Purim Events 2024
March 11- Multi-Generational Hamantaschen Bake (Chabad of Raleigh)
March 17- Hamantaschen Baking Marathon (Beth Meyer)
March 17- Megillah Madness (Temple Beth Or)
March 24- Purim at the Circus (Chabad of Raleigh)
March 24- Purim at the Kibbutz (Chabad of Cary)
March 24- PurimPalooza (Beth Meyer)
Purim in a Nutshell
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Purim means “lots” in ancient Persian. The holiday was given this name because Haman had thrown lots to determine when he would carry out his diabolical scheme.
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Reading of the Megillah (book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle. This is done once on the eve of Purim and then again on the following day.
Giving monetary gifts to at least two poor people.
Sending gifts of two kinds of food to at least one person.
A festive Purim feast, which often includes wine or other intoxicating beverages.
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Children (and adults, if they desire) dress up in costumes.
A traditional Purim food is hamantaschen, three-cornered pastries bursting with poppy seeds or another sweet filling.
On the day before Purim, it is customary to fast, commemorating Esther’s fasting.
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The mitzvah counteracts the accusations of Haman. Haman accused the Jews of being “a scattered, and divided nation.” The Jewish people send gifts to each other in order to show that they are not divided, but rather are united.
To make sure everyone can fulfill the mitzvah of eating a festive meal on Purim. This can guarantee that rich and poor alike are provided for at the Purim meal.
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