Purim FAQ

March 12, 2025 10:27 am

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A Purim Guide for the Perplexed, 2025

Ahead of this year's Purim celebrations on Thursday night, here are seven facts you should know about the holiday: 1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation...

February 24, 2021 12:57 pm

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A Purim Guide for the Perplexed

Here are some interesting facts about Purim: 1. Purim’s historical background: The 586 BCE destruction of the first Jewish Temple and the expulsion of Jews from...

February 25, 2018 12:07 pm

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How We Should Really Celebrate Purim

I believe that the core principles of all religions are virtually the same. They may have different ways of describing the ultimate power they call God, but...

March 5, 2015 12:24 pm

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Purim Guide for the Perplexed, 2015

1. Purim's Scroll of Esther represents the fundamental tenets of Judaism: *Faith in God, in contrast to idolatry and cynicism; *Faith in mankind's capabilities, as God reduces direct...

March 14, 2014 12:23 pm

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Purim Guide for the Perplexed, 2014

1. Purim's Scroll of Esther represents fundamental tenets of Judaism: *Faith in God, in contrast to idolatry and cynicism; *Value/principle-driven realism (right vs. wrong and civil liberties), in contrast...