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Friday, March 14, 2014

"They called these days "Purim" from the word "pur." Esther 9:26 (Israel365)

For Haman...had plotted to annihilate 

the Jews and he cast a pur 

(that is, the lot) to terrify and annihilate them. 

But when she (Queen Esther) appeared 

before the king, he commanded that 

(Haman's) wicked scheme... should 

recoil on his own head... Therefore 

they called these days "Purim" 

from the word "pur."

ESTHER (9:24-26)

כִּי הָמָן ... חָשַׁב עַל הַיְּהוּדִים

 לְאַבְּדָם וְהִפִּל פּוּר- הוּא הַגּוֹרָל - לְהֻמָּם

 וּלְאַבְּדָם. וּבְבֹאָהּ לִפְנֵי

 הַמֶּלֶךְ אָמַר ...יָשׁוּב מַחֲשַׁבְתּוֹ

 הָרָעָה  ...עַל רֹאשׁוֹ.... עַל כֵּן קָרְאוּ

 לַיָּמִים הָאֵלֶּה פוּרִים עַל שֵׁם הַפּוּר

אֶסְתֵּר ט:כד-כו


kee ha-MAN ... tzo-RAYR kol ha-yi-hu-DEEM
kha-SHAV al ha-yi-hu-DEEM li-ab-DAM vi-hi-PIL
pur - hu ha-go-RAL - li-hu-MAN u-li-ab-DAM.
u-v'vo-A lif-NAY ha-me-LEKH a-MAR im
ha-say-FER ya-SHUV ma-kha-shav-TO
ha-ra-A ... al ro-SHO ... al kayn kar-U la-ya-MEEM
ha-ay-LE pu-REEM al shaym ha-PUR
Shabbat Inspiration

The book of Esther is the only book of Scripture where God's name is never mentioned, but our Sages teach that wherever the book refers to "the king" as in today's verse, it alludes to the true King above. The book gives beautiful lessons and hope for our days when God's hand is seemingly hidden. 

Today the Jews of Hebron keep miracles alive - a small minority surrounded by Arabs - staying connected to our holy sites and praying in the merit of our forefathers and foremothers buried in Hebron. Bring joy to the Hebron community this Purim by sponsoring their festive meal with the IDF soldiers who protect them, and distributing charity to the needy.

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Purim Story Unveiled
Learn the story of Purim in this dynamic 4 minute video. Esther's heroism saved the Jews and taught eternal lessons relevant to our times.

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Today's Israel Photo
On Purim, the Hebron Fund holds a joyful meal for Hebron residents and the IDF soldiers protecting them. Another joyous highlight is the parade to the Cave of Machpelah, where our Patriarchs and Matriarchs are buried.

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