Purim is more than just costumes and cookies.

It's time to understand Purim on a fundamental AND deep level, and finally be the most informed person at your Purim party!

"They tried to kill us. They failed. Let's eat!" Purim falls into the classic Jewish holiday theme, but its story is anything but ordinary.

1️⃣ There’s this Persian king who throws six-month-long parties, picks a new queen based on a beauty contest, and doesn’t realize his new wife, Esther, is secretly Jewish.

2️⃣ The king's advisor (Haman) plots to kill all the Jews because one guy, Mordechai, won’t bow to him.

3️⃣ Esther reveals her identity just in time, Haman gets hanged on his own gallows (oops), and the Jews not only survive but throw the wildest annual party to celebrate.

Not only is it a wild story, but when you look closer Purim is about finding courage, embracing our Jewish identity, and celebrating the joy of survival.

This year, learn the basics and then go beyond the basics. Dive into Purim’s history, embrace its mitzvot, and bring meaning to your celebration.

Here are a few pieces we think you’ll enjoy:

Image of Purim decorations, masks, hamentaschen and groggers on a blue background, with the words "What is Purim and when is it celebrated?"

Purim is about the struggle of identity against assimilation, the value of tolerance, and to live proudly as Jews in an ocean of non-Jews.

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Image of a mask, grogger, and hamentaschen on a wooden surface, with the words "The four mitzvot of Purim"

Purim has something for everyone. In celebrating the Purim, our tradition outlines four special mitzvot for the holiday.

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Image of hamentaschen with the words "3-Cornered Purim bites"

Ever wondered who the most compelling character in the Megillah is? Or how to do something new for Purim? We sat down with rabbis to talk Purim (and best hamentashen flavors.)

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