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Purim dates back to the Biblical Queen Esther. The royal vizier, Haman, had set a plot into motion to wipe out all of the Jews. Esther became aware of the plot and went to King Xerxes at great risk to her own life. Haman's plot was put to a stop and the Jewish people were liberated from Persia. Purim celebrates this.
You can find more information in the book of Esther. There is also a movie titled, 'One Night with the King' that tells the story.
Purim is celebrated on Adar 14. It is to thank Esther for saving the Jews when the evil Haman was trying to get everybody to get against the Jews and fight them on Adar the 14th.
The purim is a Jewish holy day to commemorate their deliverance from the evil Haman tried to do to them. Read the book of Esther The Hebrew word "pur" means lot, luck or fate. "Purim" is the plural. Haman had "cast lots" to determine a day to exterminate the Jews througout the Persian empire.
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What is the Hebrew name for Purim?
"Purim" (פורים) is the Hebrew name for Purim.
What religion celebrates Purim?
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
What doesshushan purim mean?
Shushan Purim: Purim is during the Hebrew Month of 'Shushan'. simple enough?
When was Purim in 1879?
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)
How do you spell purim in spanish?
Celebración judía, Purim
When was Purim in 2008?
Purim was on March 21 in 2008.
What do hasidim think of purim?
Purim is part of Judaism. Hassidim keep Purim just like other Jews.
When is purim going to be celebrated in 2009?
Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar. In the Gregorian calendar, Purim _was_ March 10, 2009. Next year, Purim will be on February 28.
When did the maccabeets make there Purim song?
The Macabees are not associated with Purim.
When is Purim in 2013?
Purim was on February 24th and 25th, 2013.
What is a purim moon?
The holiday of Purim always begins on the evening of a full moon, but there is no such term as a purim moon within Judaism.
When is Purim in the 2009 English calendar?
In 2009: Taanit Esther (Fast of Esther) - March 9th Purim - March 10th Shushan Purim (ie. Purim in Jerusalem) - March 11th
