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"pur" is a Hebrew word for luck/fate, in the scrolls we were saved by luck/fate hence the name
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What is the Hebrew name for Purim?
"Purim" (פורים) is the Hebrew name for Purim.
What is the English name for the feast of Purim?
It's called Purim, like in Hebrew.
Name a judaism festival?
Purim
How did Purim get its name?
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.
How is the Purim celebrated?
by reading the book of Ester and shouting at Harman's name.
What religion celebrates Purim?
Judaism.See also:The origins of Purim
What doesshushan purim mean?
Shushan Purim: Purim is during the Hebrew Month of 'Shushan'. simple enough?
When was Purim in 1879?
Purim was on Sunday, March 9, 1879 (Shushan Purim was on Monday March 10)
How do you spell purim in spanish?
Celebración judía, Purim
When was Purim in 2008?
Purim was on March 21 in 2008.
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.
