Purim 2023 dates
Purim 2023 will begin in the evening of Monday 6th Mar, 2023 (06/03/2023) and ends in the nightfall of Wednesday 8th Mar, 2023 (08/03/2023). This day is considered as the most colorful and joyful day of Jewish holidays. This day's story took place in the capital of the Persian Empire, Shushan, during the third year of King Ahashverosh's reign. The victory of the Jews over the persecution is honored by this feast which was mentioned in great detail in "Esther Meguila". The next occurrence of Purim is marked in red
Purim is a popular Jewish holiday that remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy all of them as recorded in the Book of Esther. It is not a public holiday in Israel, but employers may grant optional paid leave. Many offices, shops, and public institutions will operate on a reduced basis. Schools will be closed, but public transportation will operate as usual, and newspapers will be published. History of PurimAfter the destruction of Judah, the Jews were taken into captivity by the Babylonian empire. When the Persians took control of Babylonia in around 475 CE, Haman, a royal vizier to King Ahasuerus, had plotted to wipe all the Jews, but his plans were foiled by Queen Esther and Mordechai.
The Jews then went from being the focus of a decree against them to become the ones allowed to destroy their enemies by royal proclamation. Purim is celebrated according to the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar. This commemorates the day following the victory of the Jews over the Persians in the battle which was on the 13th day of Adar. It usually falls in late February or March in the Western calendar. In some parts of Israel, Purim is celebrated on the 15th of the month*. How is Purim celebrated?Purim is characterized by public readings of the Book of Esther, giving mutual gifts of food and drink, giving charity to the poor, and a festive meal. Other customs include drinking wine and the wearing of masks and costumes. A popular treat during Purim is Hamantash, a filled-pocket pastry with a distinctive three-cornered shape. The shape is achieved by folding in the sides of a circular piece of dough, with a filling placed in the centre. Popular fillings are fruit jam, cheese or poppy seeds. They are said to be named after Haman as he wore a three-cornered hat.
Shushan PurimIn Jerusalem, Purim is usually celebrated one day later than it is elsewhere and all Purim observances in the city are postponed by one day. This practice originates from the fact that an extra day was prescribed for the Jews of Shushan (modern-day Sush in Iran, one of the Persian Empire's four capitals) to defend themselves against their enemies. This second day is known as Shushan Purim. As mentioned in the Book of Esther (9:16-19), Jews living in walled cities celebrate Purim one day later than Jews living in unwalled cities. This means there are several other such cities in Israel where Shushan Purim is celebrated. If there is any doubt as to the walled/unwalled status of a city, the Book of Esther will actually be read on both days. How do you greet someone on Purim?Purim greetings are simple: “Happy Purim” will suffice. Want to wish someone a happy Purim in Hebrew? Tell them, “Chag Purim sameach.” In Yiddish, you can say “ah freilichen Purim.” *Like other Jewish holidays, Purim will begin at sundown on the previous day. What is the English date for Purim 2023?Mar 7, 2023 – Purim – פורים
How many days is Purim celebrated?How long is Purim? Purim lasts for one day. It begins at sundown on the first night (for 2022, that's March 16) until sundown the next day (March 17 for this year).
Is Purim always in March?Many Jewish Americans celebrate Purim on the 14th day of the month of Adar in the Jewish calendar, which is in February or March in the Gregorian calendar.
What is the month of Adar in 2023?Purim for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of March 6 ending at sundown on Tuesday, March 7. Purim is celebrated on the 14th day in the month Adar using the Jewish calendar. For the Gregorian calendar the day falls in the months of February and March.
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