Purim פּוּרִים
The most joyful day of the year, remembering how Queen Esther saved the Jewish people in ancient Persia.
Greeting: Purim Sameach! ("Happy Purim")
The story
How it is observed
Blessings and prayers
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ עַל מִקְרָא מְגִלָּה
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu al mikra megillah.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to read the Megillah.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁעָשָׂה נִסִּים לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ בַּיָּמִים הָהֵם בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, she'asah nisim la'avoteinu bayamim hahem bazman hazeh.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days, at this season.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, shehecheyanu v'kiy'manu v'higiyanu lazman hazeh.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us and brought us to this season.
Reading and psalm
The Book of Esther is read in full, and Al HaNissim is added to the prayers. Hallel is not said, because the reading of the Megillah takes its place.
Customs and foods
Celebrate as a family
A meaningful gift
A charm bracelet or a Hamsa is a joyful Purim gift for a girl.
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