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Getting ready for Purim New York Jews getting ready for Purim skipped the costume parties Sunday to focus on giving back. Doing extra charity is a must during the two-day celebration that begins Wednesday night and honors Queen Esther for saving the ancient Persian Jews from slaughter. Purim is a holiday for cooks Treats, both sweet and savory, are a central part of celebrating this Jewish holiday. Purim still holds relevance The Jewish holiday of Purim — a celebration of Queen Esther and Mordecai overcoming a plot to kill the Jews in Persia — dates to the 5th century B.C., but its message is as relevant as today's headlines. Purim: A good story and a great feast Purim has been summed up this way: They tried to kill us, we won, so let's eat! Of course, the actual story is more complex, but the simple fact is that for Jews who love to cook and eat, this holiday is a favorite. Purim Carnival planned for Sunday at Staten Island's Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC Entertainment to include karaoke, musical parade and songs by the Jewish Foundation School Choir For Purim, honor Queen Esther by going vegan Queen Esther, the heroine of Purim, was probably a vegan. A few easy changes can make your Purim menu meatless. You may know that Queen Esther is the heroine of the joyful holiday of Purim, which begins Wednesday evening. She was the beautiful Jewish woman selected by the King of Persia to be his wife. After she became queen, she begged the king to save her people from Haman's wicked plan to ... Eat, drink and be merry on Purim Purim has been summed up in this way: They tried to kill us, we won, so let's eat! Of course, the actual story is a bit more complex than that, but the simple fact is that for Jews who love to cook and eat, this holiday is a favorite. In ... Scranton Jewish Community Center celebrates Purim Face painters, bouncing children and costumed revelers had "lots" in common Sunday: they were celebrating Purim."It's one of the most festive and joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar," Dan Cardonick, 38, executive director of Scranton's Jewish Community Center, said. Jewish community celebrates Purim WESTFORD -- Chabad of Nashoba Valley is gearing up for the Jewish festival of Purim with a family celebration open to the entire Jewish community. Purim is a celebration of pride and food Purim has been summed up in this way: They tried to kill us, we won, so let's eat! Of course, the actual story is a bit more complex than that, but the simple fact is that for Jews who love to cook and eat, this holiday is a favorite.
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