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What story is read on Purim?

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The book of Esther was the first to pop up. I have had a calling in my heart to learn more about Jewish holidays. I have not really read a lot of the Old Testament but isn't it strange that my reading the story of Esther and now my search for Jewish holidays, namely Purim. read more

The Purim story is the Book of Esther; which is a part of the Ketuvim or Writings (also called the Hagiographa), the third section of Tanach [the Hebrew Bible]. Read the full Book of Esther in Hebrew and English here. read more

The Torah portion for Purim is read for maftir, while the haftarah is the same as read the previous Shabbat, Parshat Zachor. On Sunday (Adar 16), called Purim Meshullash, mishloach manot are sent and the festive Purim meal is held. read more

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Kids Wearing Costumes From Purim Story. Arranged Stock ...
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