purim

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purim /ˈpʊ rəm/ ?

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(n) (Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman

"My son is a little bit more of a performer. My daughter is very intellectual. She loves reading and writing. She writes poetry. She performs in the Purim (Jewish holiday) play, or the play in her school, but I think she's more of a...
on May 29, 2008 By: Richard Nixon Source: USA Today
"With tensions high in Congress due to the economic crisis, Shelley and I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Purim," said Adler, a member of Temple Emanuel in Cherry Hill. "Purim is one of my favorite Jewish festivals, and I was delighted to...
on Mar 12, 2009 By: John Adler Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
"I had a brief exchange with one of the mothers whose children was in there in a costume for Purim," Lieberman, who is Jewish and celebrates the holiday, said. "And it's my fault that I said to Senator McCain that this is the Israeli version...
on Mar 20, 2008 By: Joe Lieberman Source: MSNBC