Purim is set to begin on Monday evening. Below are some facts and stories you might know about the holiday, outside of reading the Megillah and dressing up. 1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation holiday just like Passover and Hanukkah which highlights optimism and the transition of the Jewish people from subjugation
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Esther, rightfully scared, seemed indecisive when Mordechai asked her to petition Ahasuerus. She displayed incredible heroism by making the decision to risk her life to do it. This was captured in the tense climax when Mordecai stated, “think not with yourself that you shall escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews. For if you altogether hold your peace at this time, then will relief and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish,” (Esther 4:13,14). Mordecai used strong words to persuade Esther to do her part and get involved.
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