Other Purims

The Jewish calendar contains other "Purims"--days of celebration that, like the original Purim, commemorate the salvation of Jews from their enemies. Many a Jewish community boasted such a "Purim" on its communal calendar.

Purim of the Curtains

By Gershon Kranzler

You probably think I am joking, and the relationship between Purim and curtains goes no further than a Purim joke. Read this great story for a true story of Purim of the Curtains . . .

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Purim Hebron

A new pasha came into power as ruler over Hebron, and he was a Jew-hater. He lost no time in introducing new edicts against the Jewish community . . .

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Purim Fossano

The spring of 1796 was a time of unrest and war. France was in the throes of its revolution, and Italy was the scene of battle between French and Austrian armies...

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Purim Yemen

By Nissan Mindel

The young prince was as wise as he was handsome. When he rode on his white Arab steed, he looked lovelier than any Arab prince in the world…

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Purim Vincent

By Nissan Mindel

Vincent Fettmilch rose to his feet and arrogantly informed the city council that he and the baker's guild would not take part in the coronation until their demands were satisfied. The council meeting was thrown into an uproar...

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Purim Saragossa

Suddenly an old, gray-bearded, stately man appeared before him, saying: "Arise! Waste no time. Hurry to the synagogue and quickly put the Sifrei Torah inside their cases. But say not a word to anyone!"

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5 Mini-Purims from Around the World

By Mordechai Rubin

“Purim of the Curtains” and other topsy-turvy “Purims” you may never have heard of.

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