PURIM
פורים« The joy of Purim is only complete when it is shared. »
Next occurrence23 March 2027 · In 193 days
The feast begins the evening before, at sunset.
Understanding PURIM
Purim recalls the salvation of the Jewish people in the time of the Megillah of Esther. Joy there is inseparable from giving.
Four main mitzvot structure the day: reading the Megillah, Mishloach Manot, Matanot LaEvyonim and the Purim Seudah.
Traditions
- Reading the Megillah.
- Mishloach Manot: sending food gifts to a friend.
- Matanot LaEvyonim: giving, on Purim day, at least one gift each to two people in need.
- The Purim Seudah, the festive meal.
When a practice varies, it is presented as a custom according to communities, not as a universal obligation.
What this feast teaches us
« On Purim, Tzedakah is not alongside the feast. It is part of the feast. »
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