10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PURIM»
Discover the use of
Purim in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Purim and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Farmer Max's animals decide to put on a Purim play, directed by Chicken.
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Cakes and Miracles: A
Purim Tale
A blind boy makes hamentashen for Purim after imagining the cookie shapes in his mind.
Barbara Diamond Goldin, 2010
BJL Purim introduces the customs and story of Purim. Children take part in the wonderful fun and frolic of this happy holiday, while exploring the triumphant story of Esther.
Joel Lurie Grishaver, 1988
ArtScroll Mesorah Series. A project of the Mesorah heritage Foundation. Partial Contents: Megillas Esther, Targum Sheni, selected laws and customs.
Avie Gold, Nosson Scherman, 1991
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Reckless Rites:
Purim and the Legacy of Jewish Violence
"--Leon Wieseltier "This is a book of tremendous importance that explores some of the most significant themes in Jewish history, especially the relations between Jews and Christians and the question of Jewish passivity and meekness.
Elliott S. Horowitz, 2006
Bringing a wealth of midrashim to light, each page is alive with unforgettable characters, endless action, and a good dose of important background information on the timeline and background of the Purim story.
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Problems in Purimville: A
Purim Story
A humorous fantasy and adventure story accompanied by engaging illustrations, this nontraditional tale will teach children about Purim symbols and lore and the value of believing in their own strengths and abilities.
During the annual Purim play, Rebecca dresses as Vashti, the only person to do so, when she learns of the queen's importance to the story.
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Behind the Mask - A Magical Scarecrow's
Purim Adventure
As the story of Purim is gradually revealed, Jaffa decides to take some hamantaschen out for his friend, Moshe.
Purim, a holiday that comes in early spring, recalls the bravery of a young woman
, Esther, and her cousin Mordechai. Without Esther's devotion to the Jewish
people and her faith in God, the Jews of Persia would have been murdered. We
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PURIM»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Purim is used in the context of the following news items.
Shin Bet thwarted Hamas terror plot for Purim
The IDF, Shin Bet and Israel police stopped a Hamas terror cell planning to fire at soldiers near Abus Dis during Purim, it was cleared for publication on Tuesday. «Ynetnews, Apr 15»
Mirth and Melancholy: My Purim Experience
So of course, I had to attend my first “Purim Scotch Tasting” at the esteemed Temple Emanu-el on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Presiding behind the ... «Jewish Daily Forward, Mar 15»
'Lone Soldiers' in Israel Receive Purim Packages Reminiscent of …
Bringing a taste of home to those protecting Israel this Purim, Chayal el Chayal (“Soldier to Soldier”) brought mishloach manot, personal holiday letters written at ... «Chabad.org, Mar 15»
How Purim, Judaism's Boozy Rejoinder to Halloween, Shook My Faith
Mordechai and Esther declared the 14th day of the Jewish month of Adar to be the holiday of Purim for all generations. Purim is known to Jews of many stripes, ... «The New Republic, Mar 15»
Bayit Yehudi candidate dresses as Islamic State victim for Purim
Bayit Yehudi candidate Anat Roth dresses as Islamic State victim for Purim . ... 14 on Bayit Yehudi's list, dressed up as a victim of the Islamic State for Purim on ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Mar 15»
Mordechai the villain: The untold story of drinking on Purim
The custom of drinking wine on Purim stems from a quotation in the Talmud attributed to ... This is a far cry from saying that the purpose of drinking on Purim is to ... «Haaretz, Feb 15»
Purim events calendar
The Alpert Jewish Community Center will host the Purim Carnival & Big Mitzvah Day. Join the Long Beach community for rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, games, ... «Jewish Journal, Feb 15»
30 Photos Of Williamsburg Jews Rocking Festive Purim Costumes
Yesterday was Purim, the annual holiday commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from destruction in the wake of a ... «Gothamist, Mar 14»
Madonna Dresses Up as Game of Thrones's Mother of Dragons for …
... Martin book worms and dance club-goers alike, Madonna channeled Game of Thrones's Daenerys Targaryen to mark the celebratory Jewish holiday of Purim. «People Magazine, Mar 14»
WATCH: Zombies take over Tel Aviv for Purim
Around a thousand people participated in a fifth 'zombie walk' for Purim in central Tel Aviv. Israelis and tourists made an impressive effort dressing up as undead ... «Jerusalem Post, Mar 14»
