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 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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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!
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