print email comment close Purim URL: http://hillel.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Purim.htm Description: Information about Purim, "or the Feast of Lots, ... a joyous holiday that recounts the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre during the Persian period (539-330 BCE)," and about the Fast of Esther, which occurs on the day prior to Purim. Includes history, articles about holiday customs and rituals, recipes, and more. From MyJewishLearning.com, a Web site of "Jewish information and education." Publisher: MyJewishLearning.com Extra Keywords Haman Library of Congress Subject Headings: Fasts and feasts -- Judaism Holidays Purim LII Database Information: Record 10990 created by Maria Brandt on 03/22/2005 Last modification on 03/22/2005 Published: 03/22/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/10990