Purim | November 17, 2004

Purim is the most joyfull celebration in Juadiasm. The Word Purim seems to have its origin in Persia. Purim is the plural of pur, which means “lot”. The festival commemorates the rescue of the Jews from exrtermination in Persia. Haman advised the King to kill the jews and to cast lots to termine the day. Through the bravery of Esther and Mordechai they could persuade the kind to spare the jewish people. The story is recorded in the book of Esther and is read during the Purim festival. Over time, the word Purim became a symbol of deliverance and salvation for the Jews.