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	Lauren Tuchman BellaOnline's Judaism Editor

Community Participation is Essential to Purim
Purim is a holiday to be experienced with a crowd. Why is it the holiday of Purim that brings us together more than any other Jewish holiday?

Judaism 101 - Purim [offsite link]
An easy to read description of the holiday of Purim - including history, customs and a hamentashen recipe.

Purim - Judaism's Most Joyous Festival
Purim, which is celebbrated on the 14th of Adar is Judaism's most joyous festival, observed with the reading of the Book of Esther, eating a festive meal and sending gifts to friends and family!

Purim And Its Lessons
There's more to Purim than carnivals, costumes and consumption. Hidden in the celebration are very poignant lessons.

Purim Katan
Purim Katan is here. Do you know what it is? Don´t dig your Purim costumes out of the closet just yet... It´s not quite Purim.

Purim with Aish HaTorah [offsite link]
A comprehensive site on the holiday of Purim. Topics cover the basics, how to´s of Purim, family information and recipes.

Queen Esther - A Role Model for Women?
While many might argue about the actions of Esther in her leadership role, others strive to grab the lessons that warranted the story of Purim to be written in Megilla Esther.

Queen Vashti
Queen Vashti only appears at the beginning of Megillat Esther and is best known for disobeying King Ahasuerus, but many have tried to reexamine her story.

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