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Purim is a spring holiday that consists of drunkenness, tasty Jewish food, gift-giving, and making noise in the synagogues. It is also nicknamed “the Jewish Mardi Gras or the Jewish Halloween.” "} 6e:T518,

In Judaism, it is believed that Purim will still be observed when all other holidays are abolished because of its joyfulness.

Purim is adopted from the book of Esther and not from the Torah. The word itself means “lots” and refers to Haman’s casting of lots in the book of Esther.

Purim Observances - On Purim, all Jews are required to fulfill the four Purim mitzvot, which are:

Two readings of the Megillah (scroll of Esther) – the first reading before sunset and sunrise on the night of Purim and the second reading between sunrise and sunset. The reading must be clear and on the mention of Haman’s name the congregation must make a loud noise to blots out the “memory of his name on the earth.”
Festive Meal (Seudah Purim)
Gifts of food to friends (Mishloach Manot)
Charity to the poor (Matanot l’Evyonim)

One special feature of the Purim celebration is that an adult must be drunk to the extent that he/she cannot distinguish between “Cursed be Haman" and "Blessed be Mordecai."
Charity must be given to the poor.
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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year. It means, in Judaism “head of the year.” Unlike secular new year celebration, Rosh Hashanah is a very solemn and holy celebration. It is inspired by the book of Leviticus 23:23-25 and is celebrated o

Jewish Holidays Observance

Holidays Observed in the Jewish Religion.