Unlike most Jewish holidays, business transactions may continue during this festive event, which is often preceded by a day of fasting. During this holiday, it is customary to "blot out the name of" the son of Amalek each of the 54 times his name appears during the reading of the Megillah. This holiday commemorates events that occurred in Shushan, including God's foiling o
Unlike most Jewish holidays, business transactions may continue during this festive event, which is often preceded by a day of fasting. During this holiday, it is customary to "blot out the name of" the son of Amalek each of the 54 times his name appears during the reading of the Megillah. This holiday commemorates events that occurred in Shushan, including God's foiling of the plot of the vizier to King Ahaseurus to kill every Jew in the Persian Empire. Luckily for the Jews, Haman was stopped by Mordecai. For 10 points, name this Jewish holiday during which it is customary to be charitable, give candy to friends, and read from the Book of Esther.
Unlike most Jewish holidays, business transactions may continue during this festive event, which is often preceded by a day of fasting.
Purim