Purim: Quick Facts

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man and several children in festive costumes walk together on a street in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, during the Purim holiday.

Esther preparing herself before visiting the king

Esther confronting her husband

Engraving showing Haman kneeling and pleading before Queen Esther, who is seated on a couch, while King Ahasuerus stands nearby making a dismissive gesture.

Two black and white engravings: the top scene shows Mordecai being honored in a crowded city square in Babylon, while the lower scene depicts the execution of Haman before a group of onlookers.

Engraving by Gustave Dore showing Esther standing and pointing at Haman before King Ahasuerus, who sits at a table in a grand hall with columns.

Older man wearing a red hat celebrates Purim by holding a wooden noisemaker and reading from a book, surrounded by others in festive attire.

A good time is had by all

Understanding the story of Purim

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Fast of Esther Jewish festivals Hanukkah Passover Tu BiShvat Rosh Hashanah Shavuot Yom Kippur Tisha b’Av Sabbath Tu b’Av Sukkot

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