Purim
(Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman
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Eulogies and fasting are prohibited on Purim, and in a leap year, they are prohibited in the first Adar as well. ... When Purim falls on Erev Shabbat, the meal is held early, and is concluded sufficiently before Shabbat for one to be able to partake of ...
http://www.ou.org/holidays/purim/purim_mitzvot
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Purim in Mariupol
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MARIUPOL, Ukraine – The Jewish Community of Mariupol gathered at the Aristocrat Restaurant for a Purim celebration attended by Jews of all ages –children, teenagers, and young adults through senior citizens.
http://www.fjc.ru/article.asp?aid=1152265
Celebration of Purim, the most festive of Jewish holidays and a time of prizes, noisemakers, costumes, and treats.
http://www.holidays.net/purim
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The laws and customs of Purim, along with pre and post Purim observances, in a brief printable format. ... This is also the significance behind a traditional Purim food, the hamantash - a pastry whose filling is hidden within a three-cornered crust. ...
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/article_cdo/aid/648312/jewish/Purim-Guide.htm
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In 2009, Purim begins at sundown on March 10. Find information about Purim, The Book of Ester, The King's Party, The Rise of Haman, and more. ... Purim takes place on the 14th day of Adar, the 12th month of the Jewish calendar. ...
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/purim1.html
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Purim ( ) n. Judaism The 14th of Adar, observed in celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from massacre by Haman ... Purim derives from the Akkadian word pur meaning "dice" and refers to Haman's casting of lots in order to fix a propitious date (13 ...
http://www.answers.com/topic/purim
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User-created article on the Jewish holiday of Purim. Includes the reading of the Megillah, social customs, songs, food, and fasting information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purim
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Torah for Tots - A series of stories, educational material, games, coloring pages for Jewish children. Visit our WEBSITE at http://www.torahtots.com ... This year, 5769 (2009), Purim begins sundown Monday, March 9, and goes to Tuesday evening, March 10t...
http://www.torahtots.com/holidays/purim/purim1.htm
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Many of these "messengers" are in disguise and this adds a special beauty to the Purim atmosphere. ... The Talmud tells of an ancient game called "Meshavarta de-Purim", in which wood and tar were burnt in a hole in the ground, and the children ...
http://www.jafi.org.il/education/festivls/purim/pugnen05.html
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How to celebrate, give, say, pray, listen, lea and eat on Purim; plus full megillah text, multi-level study, games, audio songs, costume contest, did-you-know?, stories, recipes and loads of fun for kids -- by far the most comprehensive Purim ...
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/default_cdo/jewish/purim.htm
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Includes the story of Purim and a recipe for Hamentaschen.
http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday9.htm
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