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Purim is one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays. It commemorates the victory of the Jews against the annihilation plan of Hamman the Agagite, as recounted in the Biblical Book of Esther.

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What does the word pur as in Purim mean?

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The word "Pur" in Purim refers to the Hebrew word for "lot" or "dice." This term is used because the holiday commemorates the casting of lots by the ancient Persian ruler Haman to determine the date for the extermination of the Jewish people, which was ultimately thwarted by Queen Esther.

Can Purim and Shabbat occur together?

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Yes, they absolutely can. Since passover is seven days (or eight in the diaspora) it must occur at least once.

How did Purim get its name?

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Purim comes from Pur which means "casting lots" which is what Haman did to decide what day the Purim massacre would be on.

Source: Esther 9:26 - Wherefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur.

Who were mother and father of Queen Esther?

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All the Bible says is that her parents were dead and Mordecai was her uncle.

Why was Haman an enemy of the Jews?

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In the Book of Esther, Haman was angered by Mordecai's refusal to bow down to him. Later, he was jealous when Mordecai was honored by the king. He plotted to exterminate all of the Jews of Shushan, Persia, but instead, he was executed.

What are three new years in Jewish calendar?

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There are actually four new years in the Jewish calendar:

  1. First of Nisan - this is the day that all holidays are counted from.
  2. First of Elul - the first of the months regarding Maasrot (tithing).
  3. First of Tishrei - Rosh Hashana
  4. 15th of Shevat - Tu B'Shevat - the new year for trees.

How old was Esther when she married Xerxes?

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Probably between 13-17, she was not married yet when taken to the harem, she may have been betrothed already.... If she was any older she would probably already be married

Why is Purim important?

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Purim is a Jewish festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian Empire from the evil Haman's plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther. The Hebrew word "Purim" means lots, as the story tells that Haman drew lots to decide which day the Jews would die on. Traditionally, costumes are worn, because G-d's name is not actually mentioned in the book, he is a hidden presence.

Purim (פורים "lots") is a festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people living throughout the ancient Persian Empire from a plot by Haman the Agagite to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther (Megillat Esther).

According to the story, Haman cast lots to determine the day upon which to exterminate the Jews.

When does Purim start in 2012?

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It starts on March 8.

What was Esther's calling?

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Esther saved the Jews on the holiday of Purim when she got King Ahashverosh to realize that Haman wanted to kill her and the Jews. Ahashverosh got angry, killed Haman, and decreed that the Jews could defend themselves.

What were queen esther's weaknesses?

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She did not want to tell she was a Jew, and save them even as she was a Jew.

How many verses are in the Book of Esther?

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168 in the Masoretic Text.

It is important to note that there are versions of the Book of Esther based on the Septuagint that have significantly many more verses.

What are the 4 mitzvot of Purim?

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There are 4 mitzvot that are performed on Purim:

  1. Reading of the Megillat Esther (the book of Esther)
  2. Matanot L'Evyonim or Gifts to the poor - One must give charity gifts to at least two people.
  3. Mishloach Manot or sending of food portions - One must send at least one package containing two types of foods to someone.
  4. Seudah or Festive Purim meal - One must partake in a festive meal on Purim day

Who was haman?

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Haman was the son of Hammedatha the Agagite. He and his wife Zeresh instigate a plot to kill all of the Jews of ancient Persia. Haman attempted to convince Ahasuerus to order the killing of Mordecai and all the Jews of the lands he ruled. The plot was uncovered by Queen Esther, the king's recent wife, who was also a Jew. Haman is hanged from the gallows that had originally been built to hang Mordechai.

Was Mordecai Esther's cousin or uncle?

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The Scripture does not mention his name. It only mentions her older cousin Mordecai and her father Abihail in Esther 2:15:


Esther 2:7

New King James Version (NKJV)

7AndMordecaihad brought up Hadassah, thatis,Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. The young womanwaslovely and beautiful. When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter.

How did Esther become queen?

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The Book of Esther tells of Esther, the cousin and adopted daughter of Mordecai the Jew, becoming the new wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia.

There was no King Ahasuerus of Persia, but many Bible commentaries observe that Ahasuerus is likely the Hebraicised version of King Xerxes, the Achaemenid leader who ruled from 486 to 465 BCE.

Esther is unlikely to have been Xerxes' wife, because his only known wife, Amestris, continued in her role well beyond his third year as king (the date the text suggests Vashti was deposed). Other problems in the story call into question the story's reliability, for example Mordecai is identified as having been sent into exile by Nebuchadnezzar - an event that must have place over a century before Xerxes assumed power.

How did Haman choose a day for killing the Jews?

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He drew lots. the word "purim" means "lots".

In the book of Esther what is Esther other name?

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Hadassah is her Jewish name, she was re-named Esther, while her previous generation was taken, into captivity. Just like In Babylon, Daniel, he was re-named Belteshazzar. Daniel & three Jews, after being taken to Babylon, were given Babylonian names, also. Hananaih was re-named Shadrach, Mishael was re-named

Meshach & Azariah was re-named Abednego.

What is roman date of purim?

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Purim is the 14th of Adar. Shushan Purim (Purim celebrated in walled cities from the time of Joshua) is on the 15th day of Adar. This is when Purim is celebrated today in Jerusalem. Note, that depending when these dates fall out with respect to the Shabbat, the observation of the day's mitzvot may be moved up so as not to conflict with the Shabbat.

What country celebrates Purim?

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Purim is celebrated any place that Jews live.

Whom did Esther marry?

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In 478 B.C., Esther became the queen of Persia. Previously, she was a member of the harem of the Persian king Ahasuerus, who was also known as King Xerxes. But when the former queen, Vashti, fell into disfavor with her husband, Ahasuerus, the king chose Esther to be his wife and queen.

Who was queen esthers's husband name?

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Esther's husband was Ahasuerus king of Persia-supposed to be the Xerxes of history and dwelt at "Shushan the Capital" (ancient Susa).

What did queen Esther wear?

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Queen esther wore very rich clothes and alsoa crown.

When was Queen Esther from the Book of Esther born?

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The book says that she is young it does not say which age but I think she is a young teenager.

Answer:The book implies that she was young but does not say so.

Did Esther love Xerxes?

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There is NO reference in the book of Esther that Esther loved the King of Persia - Xerxes, but because of her beauty Esther had a strong influence on King Xerxes that is why her story is in the Bible.