A wicked adviser to the king, a miraculous escape from disaster: These familiar Purim themes led Jews throughout history to institute mini-Purim holidays to commemorate their own Purim miracles.
The plundering of the Judengasse during the Fettmilch riot, 22 August 1614. Engraving by Matthäus Merian in 1628(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)ByBEN BRESKY
