Purim

Purim means lots, lucks, or faith. Lots is like the lottery when Hamen

drew lots to find out the day he would kill the Jews.

It is celebrated on the 13th day on the Jewish month of Adar.

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• Jews celebrate Purim because they are proud of their heritage and how Queen Esther stood up for her religion and defeated Hamen

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The Story Of Purim• King Achashverosh married Queen Vashti (she was Jewish)

• Hamen told the king to kill all the Jews because there would be an uprising

• Queen Vashti saved all the Jews

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During Purim many Jewish people have a costume party with hamentaschen

On Purim, there are 2 readings of the megillah (scroll of Esther)

On Purim, Jews have a festive meal (seudah purim)

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