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What Is Purim? The History Behind the Halloween of Jewish Holidays

What is its origin? When did it begin? Why did many Jews scorn it – and is the underlying tale of love, murder and betrayal true?

Mar 12, 2014 9:36 AM

Purim is the most mysterious of Hebraic holidays. It suddenly appeared in the second century BCE,...

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