Jewish Holidays

Persian Jewry can serve as a role model for Jews who live outside of the Land of Israel.

Local celebrations echoing the Purim theme have been instituted by communities throughout Jewish history.

The "hidden God" of the Purim story can serve as a model for God's role in the modern world.

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Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.

The plot and themes of "the whole Megillah."

There are many unique aspects to the biblical book that tells the Purim story.

Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.