Purim - Wikipedia Purim (Hebrew: פּוּרִים Pūrīm ⓘ, lit ' lots '[1][a]) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people 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 - Reform Judaism Purim is a joyous holiday that affirms and celebrates Jewish survival and continuity throughout history The main communal celebration involves a public reading—usually in the synagogue—of the Book of Esther (M'gillat Esther), which tells the story of the holiday: Under the rule of King Ahashverosh, Haman, the king's adviser, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia His plan is
15 Purim Facts Every Jew Should Know - Chabad. org Purim Is the Jolliest Day of the Year The jolly festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter early spring) Purim 2026 begins Monday night, March 2 and continues through Tuesday, March 3 (extending through Wednesday in Jerusalem)
Purim - Jewish Virtual Library Purim (Heb פּוּרִים) 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