purim

noun

«purim» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

The name means "lots." Esther and Mordecai wrote letters to make these days a yearly feast.

Interpretation. It is kept with the reading of the Scroll of Esther, gifts of food to friends, gifts to the poor and a festive meal. Children dress up and make noise at Haman's name.

Meaning

The Jewish holiday that remembers how Esther and Mordecai saved the Jews of Persia from Haman. tree →

Examples

Wherefore they called these days Purim, after the name of pur. (Writings EST.9.26, JPS 1917) tree →
And the commandment of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book. (Writings EST.9.32, JPS 1917) tree →
Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote down all the acts of power, to confirm this second letter of Purim. (Writings EST.9.29, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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