is known as "the Feast of Lots". This holiday commemorates the day that the Jews escaped slaughter at the hands of the King of Persia. To celebrate, Jewish people create Purim baskets containing assorted foods and wine, and send them to one another and to the poor.
Lit., "lots." A carnival holiday celebrated on the 14th of Adar, commemorating the Jewish victory over the Persians, as told in the Book of Esther. Purim is celebrated by reading the megilla (Book of Esther), exchanging gifts, giving money to the poor, and holding a festive meal. At the megilla reading, merrymakers are dressed in costumes, people drink, and noisemakers are sounded whenever the villain Haman's name is mentioned.
"lots," after the lots cast by Haman in the Book of Esther, to determine the date he would destroy the Jews. A minor festival commemorating the deliverance of the Jews from the plot of Haman. Traditional observance includes reading the Megillah (i.e., the Book of Esther), together with raucous merrymaking.
(Hebrew, "lots") — Festive holiday commemorating the rescue of the Jews from the villain Haman, chancellor to the King of Persia, through the intercession of Esther, in the fifth century B.C.E. See gragger, megillah.
Heb. (Feast of Lots) Celebrated on 14 Adar, it commemorates the miraculous deliverance of the Jews of Persia as told in the Scroll of Esther.
Festival which celebrates the deliverance of the Jews from the Persian Empire, see the book of Esther
Feast of Lots, or feast of Esther, taking place on the 14th day of Adar.
(Hebrew, "lots"). Festive holiday in the early Spring celebrating the story of Esther and Mordecai with costume parties and plays. See Jewish Holidays: Purim.
holiday commemorated the deliverance of the Jews as told in the Book of Esther; see Purim
Festival from the Biblical book of Ester commemorating the Jewish peoples miraculou's escape from genocide
A joyous festival celebrating the story of Queen Esther who rescued the Jews from destruction.
Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide. Charity to the poor, sharing food with friends, and vigorous merrymaking mark the observance.
(Feast of Lots) Celebrates the rescue of the Jews of ancient Persia from a plot to destroy them as related in the Book of Esther, which is read at this time. Purim is a joyous holiday, celebrated by wearing of costumes, giving gifts to friends, giving to the poor and socializing. Preceded by the Fast of Esther, Purim is a day of feasting. (Judaism)
Literally lots (as in "lottery"). A holiday celebrating the rescue of the Jews from extermination at the hands of the chief minister to the King of Persia.
(Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman
A festival marking the defeat of an attempt to wipe out the Jews in historical Persia.
(Lots)- The Feast of Lots or the Feast of Esther. The name of this minor historical festival is derived from the fact that Haman cast lots to discover the day most favorable to his plan for destroying the-Jews.
Lots The observed day usually in March commemerating the deliverance of God's people The beginning of the Passover season; a time of teshuvah Rosh Chodesh New Moon New Month The head of the month The beginning of the month
(Jewish) Celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide; Observed by charity to the poor, sharing food with friends, and vigorous merrymaking
Literally "Lots." The Jewish holiday observed each year on the 14th of Adar, celebrating the deliverance of the Jewish people from the wicked Haman in the days of Queen Esther of Persia, as described in the book of Esther. (Esther 9:18-28)
A merry holiday in late winter, based on the MEGILLAH of Esther which tells of the rescue of the Jews of Persia from the wicked Haman by Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai. The megillah is read in the synagogue. Whenever the name of Haman comes up it is drowned out by noisemakers called GROGGERS. There is general merrymaking with costumes and plays called Purimspiels. Charity, here called Shalach Monas, is in order. Haman Tashen are small filled cakes.
A holiday, celebrated a month before Passover, commemorating the victory of the Jews over the evil Haman who sought to slay the Jews of ancient Persia. The main ritual of Purim is the recitation in synagogue of the Scroll of Esther, which tells the story of Haman's attack on the Jews. Also, children (and some adults) dress up in costumes, Purim greetings are sent from house to house accompanied by food, and charity is given to the poor. While Jews are required to give charity all year, there is an additional commandment to specifically give charity on Purim. See what Merriam Webster has to say about it.
(lit., "lots"): one-day festival falling on 14 Adar and commemorating the miraculous salvation of the Jews of the Persian Empire in the 4th cent. B.C.E.
Means 'lots' and is the celebration of Jewish victory after the failed attempt to exterminate Jews from Persia -- story found in scroll of Esther.
The Feast of Lots, commemorating the deliverance by Esther of the Jews from massacre by Haman. Click here for details
Celebration of the Feast of Esther observed four weeks before Passover in spring
Literally, "lots"--a one-day festival falling on 14 Adar and commemorating the miraculous salvation of the Jews of the Persian Empire in the fourth century B.C.E.
A feast celebrated by the reading of the Scroll of Esther. The basic story of Purim is that under the rule of King Ahashuerus, Haman, the Kingâ€(tm)s prime minister, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of the land from destruction.
Festival commemorating the miraculous turn of events where the Jewish nation were not only saved from Haman, but were even permitted to seek revenge on the plotters. Note: Nazi Albert Streicher’s last words before being hung were, "Purim Festival 1946".
'-rim), Hebr. A feast in commemoration of the deliverance of the Persian Jews, through the intervention of Esther, from the massacre planned by Haman. Masquerading, feasting, exchange of presents, and general license make this celebration the jolliest of the Jewish year.
A holiday (the 14th or 15th of Adar) commemorating the events described in the Book of Esther; seeCh. 49.
The festival celebrating the Jews’ deliverance from Haman’s plan to exterminate them, as described in the biblical Book of Esther. It is celebrated on the fourteenth of Adar (March), and is noted for its gaiety, especially its Purim plays and festival meal. In the synagogues, where the Book of Esther is read from scrolls, children twirl the rattle-clackers each time Haman’s name is mentioned. Purim, too, is a time for sending sweet-platters to neighbors and charity to the poor.
A merry holiday in late winter, based on the MEGILLAH of Esther which tells of the rescue of the Jews of Persia from the wicked Haman by Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai. The megillah is read in the synagogue. Whenever the name of Haman comes up it is drowned out by noisemakers called GROGGERS. There is general merrymaking with costumes and plays called Purimshpiels. Charity, here called Mishloach Manot, is in order. OSH HASHANA: The beginning of the High Holidays, a time of solemn self examination and judgment. It comes in the fall and lasts two days. It is the beginning of the religious year so everyone wishes a Happy New Year (Leshana Tova). EDER: A ritual family feast prescribed by custom and the Haggadah the story of Passover. Its focus is on freedom through open discussion. The legendary four questions are asked by the youngest and the answer is the explanation of the Exodus , its history and significance. The Afikomen is the last matzoh to be eaten after being hidden and then found by the children who thereby earn a prize. The prophet Elijah, the forerunner of the Messiah the ultimate redeemer, is an honored guest at every seder.
spring holiday commemorating the events of the Book of Esther, when after the first destruction of the Temple and the Babylonian exile, the Jews, led by Esther, did tschuva, fasted and prayed and merited the land again.
Purim (Hebrew: ×¤×•×¨×™× Pûrîm "lots", from Akkadian pÅ«ru) is a joyous Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of all the Jews at the time who were living under the authority of the Persian Empire, resulting from the Babylonian captivity (after Persia had conquered Babylonia), from Haman's plot to exterminate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther. It is characterized by public recitation of the Book of Esther, giving mutual gifts of food and drink, giving charity to the poor, and a celebratory meal (Esther 9:22); other customs include drinking alcohol, wearing of masks and costumes, and public celebration.