In addition to the four unique mitzvahs of the day, the joyous holiday of Purim is celebrated with song and dance. Here are some rollicking Purim tunes. One is a folk song, two are from the Megillah (Scroll of Esther), one is from a hymn chanted after the Megillah reading, and the last two are just for fun.
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Purim Songs
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The traditional children's Purim song par excellence!
Chag Purim, Chag Purim, Chag Gadol Hu La’Yehudim, Masechot Ra’ashanim, Shirim v’Rikudim
Chorus: Hava Narisha, Rash, Rash, Rash! Barashanim. |
Audio | 1:42
The Rose of Jacob
"You have always been their salvation, their hope in every generation... to make known that all who place hope in You shall not be put to shame..." A song of triumph, traditionally recited at the conclusion of the Megillah reading.
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Audio | 0:48
"And it was in the days of Achashveirosh..."
A tune to the words that open the Megillah reading (Esther 1:1)
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Audio | 0:59
Everything is topsy turvy on Purim day!
Transliteration: V’Nahapoch Hu Asher Yishletu Hayehudim Hemah Besonehem
Translation: The situation was reversed: the Jews dominated their enemies. |
Video | 2:00
Sing along with Rabbi B and discover how the mitzvahs of Purim engage all our senses.
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