Purim

Purim is a festive Jewish holiday celebrating the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from annihilation at the hands of Haman, the villain of the story recounted in the Book of Esther. The holiday is marked by raucous celebrations, masquerading, a ritual meal, the giving of gifts to friends and to the poor, and the public reading of Megillat Esther, which retells the holiday story.


Purim Basics

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The Story of Purim

The plot and themes of “the whole Megillah.”

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Purim

From Esther’s vegetarianism to the Jewish leap year, things that might surprise you.

The History of Purim

There are many theories as to how this holiday developed.


The Concealed Face of God

Why isn’t God mentioned in the Book of Esther?

Vashti and Esther: A Feminist Perspective

The relationship between the two Persian queens is integral to understanding the Purim story.

Will the Real Esther Please Stand Up?

The heroine of the Purim story is portrayed in contradictory ways in the biblical book that bears her name.

Theology and Themes

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