Purim - Wikipedia Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים Pūrīm ⓘ, lit ' lots '[1][a]) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people by Queen Esther from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther
What Is Purim? - Chabad. org Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday that celebrates the miraculous events told in the Book of Esther It is celebrated by reading the Megillah, giving gifts, distributing charity, and feasting
What is Purim and when is it in 2025, 2026, 2027 + 2028 What is Purim? Purim is a joyous holiday that celebrates the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from near-destruction at the hands of Haman, an adviser to King Ahasuerus
Purim - Judaism 101 (JewFAQ) Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination The story of Purim is told in the Biblical book of Esther
Purim - Chabad of Flagstaff The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day ” It is celebrated with Megillah readings, gifts of food, charity, feasting, and merriment
What is Purim and how is it celebrated? – NBC New York Here's what to know about Purim, why it's observed and how it's celebrated: What is Purim? The Purim holiday celebrates the Jewish victory over an ancient Persian ruler