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culture1 year ago•2 min saved

"Purim: Exploring Its Significance Amidst Modern Challenges"

Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating joy and salvation, begins Saturday evening and ends Sunday evening. It surrounds a story about how Persian King Achashverosh wanted to kill all Jewish people, but the plan was thwarted when his wife Esther convinced him otherwise and executed his advisor Haman during a feast. Celebrations include reading the book of Esther, wearing costumes, feasting on triangular sweets, and engaging in charitable acts. The holiday holds religious significance as it commemorates the Jews being saved from mass murder. Purim is celebrated from evening to evening and often involves treats and dressing up for children. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has drawn parallels to the holiday, with hopes for an end to the fighting and concerns for safety in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

via USA TODAY|

#celebration #costumes #culture

culture1 year ago•7 min saved

"Purim in Peril: Navigating Celebrations Amid Conflict"

The Jewish holiday of Purim, commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to exterminate them in ancient Persia, is celebrated with parades and costume parties. While the holiday is often associated with joy and celebration, there is a darker chapter in the story that is often overlooked. Chapter 9 of the Book of Esther describes a massacre where the Jews fought back and killed 75,000 people across the Persian empire. This ending, considered a work of satire, has been reexamined in modern times, especially in light of historical events and extremist interpretations. The holiday's complex narrative prompts reflection on power, vulnerability, and the blurred lines between good and evil.

via NPR|

#book-of-esther #celebration #culture

world2 years ago•2 min saved

American Mother and Daughter Held Hostage by Hamas in Israel

Judith Raanan and her teenage daughter, Natalie Raanan, have gone missing while visiting relatives in Nahal Oz, Israel, during the Jewish holiday season. The family fears they have been taken hostage by Hamas militants following an attack. The community in their suburb north of Chicago is devastated and praying for their safe return. Natalie, who recently graduated from high school, is described as a kind and animal-loving person. The family is hopeful for their safe return and is urging for their release.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#hamas #hostage #israel