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I've heard it called "The Feast of Lots" ... a title that seems to have quickly fallen into oblivion. Well deserved, it seems to me.
The best way to refer to the holiday, in whatever language is "Purim".
Note to English speakers: The pronunciation should sound like "POO-reem", not "Pyerm" or "Perm".
Purim (פורים) is the Hebrew word for "lots" as in a lottery where different candidates are chosen (not an expression of a large quantity). The name of the holiday comes from the way in which Haman chose which day the Jews were to be exterminated (by casting lots). It was by this method that he chose Adar 13 for the day of the massacre (which did was eventually resisted).
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What is the English name for the feast of Purim?
It's called Purim, like in Hebrew.
What is a purim moon?
The holiday of Purim always begins on the evening of a full moon, but there is no such term as a purim moon within Judaism.
When is Purim in the 2009 English calendar?
In 2009: Taanit Esther (Fast of Esther) - March 9th Purim - March 10th Shushan Purim (ie. Purim in Jerusalem) - March 11th
What is the Hebrew name for Purim?
"Purim" (פורים) is the Hebrew name for Purim.
What religion celebrates Purim?
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
When was Purim in 1879?
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)
What doesshushan purim mean?
Oh, dude, Shushan Purim is like the afterparty for Purim, but in the ancient city of Shushan. It's when the peeps in walled cities celebrate Purim a day later because they were too busy defending their walls on the regular Purim day. So, it's like Purim, but fashionably late.
When was Purim in 2008?
Purim was on March 21 in 2008.
How do you spell purim in spanish?
Celebración judía, Purim
What do hasidim think of purim?
Purim is part of Judaism. Hassidim keep Purim just like other Jews.
When is purim going to be celebrated in 2009?
Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar. In the Gregorian calendar, Purim _was_ March 10, 2009. Next year, Purim will be on February 28.
When did the maccabeets make there Purim song?
The Macabees are not associated with Purim.
