Hear the complete story of how Mordechai and Queen Esther helped save the Jewish people from the hands of the wicked Haman. Once at night and a second time on Purim day.
Give Gifts of Food!
Purim is a day we show extra special friendship to our friends. Send your friends gifts of food that include at least two different types of food. For example: fruits and candies; cookies and a bottle of juice; etc.
Give Tzedakah (Charity)!
Give some money to two poor people (or more), or put at least two coins in your favorite charity box.
Eat and Rejoice!
Participate in a festive meal on Purim afternoon. Sit together with your family and friends, sing Jewish songs, tell the story of Purim, and be merry!
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Posted: Mar 15, 2011
Tanach
The Book of Esther is part of the third category, Ketuvim also knows as Scriptures. You can view the entire Tanach in English translation at this link: chabad.org/63255
Posted By Chani Benjaminson, chabad.org
Posted: Mar 14, 2011
To which part of Tanach does the Megillah belong?
To which part of Tanach does the Megillah belong?
Posted By Anonymous, NMB, Florida
Posted: Mar 3, 2010
Purim
I am 12 years old and doing a project about purim and this site is amazing i found out everything i need to know about it and hopefully it will be good thanks
Posted By elie, lincoln, england
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Shalom
I am a Jewish gentile, this site really gives me the enlightenment of how could I embrace the miracles during Purim. I'm looking forward to celebrating more Jewish holidays with your help.
Posted By Ryanlee G. Mesias, Davao City, Philippines
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
Very good guide
My friend Amnon guided me to this site so that I could learn more about this special day. Very good guide. Mazal tov!
Posted By Cedric Arthur Pulawski, Melbourne, Australia
Posted: Mar 8, 2009
purim guide
very very intresting and helpfull
Posted By Anonymous, dublin, ireland
Posted: Mar 7, 2009
Purim
We are Sephardic Jews just learning about the Jewish faith. My daughter saw Purim was on the calendar and asked what it was. This sight is very helpful and will make it fun for her to learn about Purim. Thank you.
Posted By Jacquelin Pacheco, Albuquerque, NM
Posted: Mar 15, 2008
purim guide
I found this purim guide most helpful .for me and my daughter. The ips here will to help me help her enjoy the 'fun' of being jewish. .I especially liked the 'homemede purim costume ideas' .Jordana liked the idea of the hippy costume. , Thank you!
Posted By Ilene, Bethlehem, PA
Posted: Mar 12, 2008
purim
The chabbad.org is very well doe for purim all this time ive just been sending candies like 5 of them but now i realize that i should make more healthy stuff.
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