Purim
CLICK HERE to watch a recording of this year's spiel
Purim is celebrated by the reading of the Scroll of Esther, known in Hebrew as the Megillat Esther, which relates the basic story of Purim. Under the rule of King Ahashuerus, Haman, the King's prime minister, plots to exterminate all of the Jews of Persia. His plan is foiled by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai, who ultimately save the Jews of the land from destruction. The reading of the megillah is typically a rowdy affair, punctuated by booing and noise-making when Haman's name is read aloud.
Purim is an unusual holiday in many respects. First, Esther is the only Book of the Bible in which God is not mentioned. Second, Purim, like Chanukah, is viewed traditionally as a minor festival, but elevated to a major holiday as a result of the Jewish historical experience. Over the centuries, Haman became the embodiment of every anti-Semite in every land where Jews were oppressed. The significance in Purim lies not so much in how it began, but in what it has become - a thankful and joyous affirmation of Jewish survival against all odds.
At Temple Or Rishon we like to have lots of fun during Purim. For the kids, we hold a carnival on a Sunday morning, complete with games, prizes, crafts and bouncehouses. On Erev Purim, we like to put on a retelling of the Esther story, a purim Spiel. Each year it features kids and adults from our community and is fun and funny to watch!
Sun, October 27 2024
25 Tishrei 5785
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