Purim - Jewish holiday, which resembles the most carnival.It is celebrated on the full moon.Drops of Purim, a Jewish holiday, on the fourteenth day of the month called Adar.Typically, this date corresponds to February or March in the Gregorian calendar.
What is in the Purim?
Dedicated Purim, a Jewish holiday, the events described in the Book of Esther - the deliverance from Haman, the Persian Jews oppressor.The very name of it comes from the word "Pur" means "lots".Aman their enemies, the Jews wanted to destroy a given day.This day (the thirteenth of the month of Adar) was chosen by lot.Miraculously, however, the Jews not only were razed to the ground, but they were able to defeat the enemies, and they celebrated the fourteenth of his victory.From this came the name "Purim" (Jewish holiday).
What of Purim is celebrated in different cities of Israel?
In the capital of Persia (now called Iran the country), in the city of Shushan, surrounded by ramparts, was defeated one day later, and so it was celebrated here 15 Adar 3405 year.The wise men in this regard decided that the walled cities of Purim will be celebrated on 15 Adar.In our time, so celebrated in Tel Aviv, it is 14 th.And in Jerusalem, 15 Adar celebrated Purim, a Jewish holiday.
Drink
leitmotif of Purim is a festive ritual spree.The Talmud on this day allows a Jew to drink as long as he can distinguish the words "Cursed Haman!"of "Long live Mordechai!".Tribute should be paid to the Jews, the other precepts of faith are not in compliance.They are trying this day struggling to fulfill the mandate of the Talmud.The symbolic glass of whiskey drink even convinced abstainers.The Jewish holiday of Purim in Israel today has become like a carnival.Laughing while crying the following phrase: "Hell DLO poison!"These are the words of the Talmud, which in translation means: "As long as he does not cease to distinguish."
Fast of Esther (Esther)
post in honor of Esther before the holiday begins.It lasts all day.Laws did not differ from those of other stations (for example, or the Tenth of Tevet Fast of Gedaliah).
The book of Esther tells how she asked Mordecai to gather all the Jews who are in the capital for three days of prayer and fasting.Only after that Esther went to pardon the people to the king.It is breaking the law court, he exposed himself to mortal danger.
Post Esther in the synagogue begins with morning prayer "Selichot" (that is, the prayer of repentance).In addition, also read a passage from the Torah.It says about how to pray for the people sinned worshiping the golden calf, Moses intercedes.
from post immediately start to the holiday and fun Purim (the date of the celebration - the 14th day of Adar).The abrupt transition is reminiscent of that fun, not mixed with sorrow, does not exist in this world.
celebration in the synagogue
after sunset People go to the synagogue.A lot of children in the synagogue on Purim.This evening in the House of God for children.Thus it was conceived this holiday, so he stayed.Children in this day feel their rights than good.They go to the synagogue with rattles and flags, which publish indescribable noise.
Then, after the evening prayer, the Book of Esther is read.It begins solemnly and seriously, with the blessing of reading.Pronounces the first poems in a singsong voice, passed on only in the Purim special motive.Children thus intrigued expect.
Saying the name of Haman in the synagogue
first chapter is read, followed by the - second, followed by a long-awaited moment of pronouncing sentence mentions Haman.This word is stomping, whistling in the Jewish holiday of Purim.Patiently waiting for the reader.Gradually the noise subsides.He continues to read and when it comes back to the word "Haman" stomping and whistling again repeated.Reading this does not stop, but more often the noise resumed.It attracts more and more children.Every now and then while reading a tense silence at every mention of Haman's name is replaced by the noise.In the Book of Esther, there are places where it occurs several times in a short paragraph.Curses and shouts sounded like a pistol shot, Purim (Jewish holiday).When finally exhausted the patience of the reader (it is impossible to read when you interrupt every minute), he said to the children, shaking fists, throwing a rabbi pleading look.Of course, just what the guys are waiting.They accept the challenge.Continues relentless struggle between the children and the reader until the very end.He tries patter, slurred pronounce the name of Haman, but it does not help.Every time, no matter what, it is loud cries.Finally defeated reader, angry, desperate, she says, haltingly, the last verses.The newly disclosed synagogue frantic screams.Of course, it is unfair that the reader in his role as assumes Haman caused hatred, but as is usually the case.
Traditionally, Purim is celebrated in this way.This custom is very tenacious, and even the most reformist and conservative American Jewish congregations are well acquainted with him.Funny interludes contain all living religion.
Mimic presentation
Violent fun on Purim continues.This day is traditionally given different facial representation.Stray actors once performed with great success in the Russian and Polish villages play Haman and Esther.Today in makeup and costumes played in the respective schools this story.
"Purim Torah"
Even in secluded rooms in which to study the Scriptures pious Jews, invades humor."Purim Torah" is a parody of similarity learned treatise.With the Talmudic method it is proved "true" full of absurdities.This logic is intended to show the bizarre incongruities of strict Talmudic method.
value
Purim Purim - Jewish holiday, the most enchanting of the others.Performances, arranged at this time, in modern yeshivas have become parodies of various improvisations with music and verses.From respectable people, none is immune to this day by ridicule.Rabbis and deans on its own initiative participate in the fun, even to their own detriment.Purim is a bit of a spare valve, through which, together with buffoonery and joy produced tension and irritation that had accumulated over the entire year.
However, it is not only the time for amusement and entertainment.On Purim, Jews imposes the following four religious duties: give alms to the poor, to hear the reading of the Megillah (that is, the history of Esther), to make gifts to friends and neighbors and have a fun meal.Giving gifts (offering gifts) called Mishlo'ah Manot.Accepted bring each other drinks and foods that are drunk and eaten on the same day.
Mishloach Manot
wonder ancestors attached great importance to this holiday.They carried from house to house food, wrapped in cloth and the position of the plate.We had to be very careful: too scrupulous relative cost to send the wrong foods or not its quantity, and the person to whom it was intended, could be offended.Seudoy called Purim meal usually begins at noon and lasted throughout the day.Surrounded by family visitors started to have a snack or drink and then ate as offerings Mishlo'ah Manot.All the doors were opened, and a feast to another wandered away.Among the Jews there was a poor man, whom this day would not accept in any home, no matter where he went.This custom is very religious communities continues to operate to this day.In the United States, perhaps it can not be fully restored.
During the meal is served gomantashen (in translation - "Haman's ears") - a special dessert, as well as a small triangular-shaped pastry with poppy seeds, apricots, prunes and other fillings.
Traditional delicacies of this holiday are the pies that resemble or Haman's ears or his pockets, or a hat.Sweet filling, which is hidden inside the goodies, the Almighty alludes to participate in this story.Also, the custom was to serve in Eastern Europe, Purim large challah with raisins, as the utterance of the blessing on the bread Gamotsi - a mandatory part of the meal.Served as other dishes, including turkey, kreplach (dumplings with filling), seeds and beans.
So pradnik Purim is celebrated in Israel as well as in other countries where there are Jewish communities.
