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What is the name of Her book that is read during Jewish holiday Purim?
The book that is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim is called Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther) which tells the story of Jewish salvation during the time of King Achashverosh (Ahasuerus), ruler of the Persian-Median Empire approximately during the 4th century BCE.
What do you do on purim?
The text read on the holiday of Purim is the 'Megillat Esther' (scroll of Esther).
How was Esther related to Mordecai in the story of Purim?
Esther was Mordecai's cousin in the story of Purim.
How is Mordecai related to Esther in the biblical story of Purim?
Mordecai is Esther's cousin in the biblical story of Purim.
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
Who was the Villain in the Book of Esther?
Haman was the villain in the book of Esther. His plot was to eliminate all the Jews in the Persian kingdom of Achashverosh. His scheme was foiled by Queen Esther.
What is the story of Purim?
The story of Purim is that when Queen Esther saved the Jews.
What is the fast of Esther?
The fast of Ester is a Jewish fast day that occurs usually the day before Purim commemorating the fast that Esther called for in the story of Purim. More information on the Fast of Esther at http://www.answers.com/topic/fast-of-esther
What festival is associated with the book of Esther?
Purim (פורים)
What was Mordecai's relationship to Esther and how did it influence the events in the story of Purim?
Mordecai was Esther's cousin who raised her like a daughter. His guidance and support helped Esther become queen and ultimately save the Jewish people from destruction during the events of Purim.
How does purim end?
If you are talking about the story of Purim, the villain, Haman, was identified by Esther, and the King had him and his brothers executed, instead of the Jews.
What are the bibical references of Purim?
Basically the scriptural book of Esther or "Hadassah"
