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« on: March 13, 2006, 02:07:21 PM »
Purim commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination. The word Purim itself means
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2006, 08:27:25 PM »
What a fabulous story!!  Greatly enjoyed it.  And I wouldn't mind you calling me up for a drink at that festival, either! :P

It is said that one of humanities evils is simply not remembering - so, what a beautiful way to keep the story fresh and alive!! [biggrin
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2006, 06:28:56 AM »
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What a fabulous story!!  Greatly enjoyed it.  And I wouldn't mind you calling me up for a drink at that festival, either! :P

It is said that one of humanities evils is simply not remembering - so, what a beautiful way to keep the story fresh and alive!! [biggrin


And you would have to dance a few rounds of the Hora.  that is the best part of the celebration for me.  Easy to do, and good exercise.

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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2006, 03:45:32 PM »
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And you would have to dance a few rounds of the Hora. that is the best part of the celebration for me. Easy to do, and good exercise.

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Hold the horses!!  Dance?  I read the part abouts the drinks....DANCE?

Okay..I'm game for the dance thing, but the secret is to get me filled first...then you're gonna see some real good dancing...wobbling..falling...hurting...ughhhing. ..passssssing....OUT!! :P

Truthfully, I would love one day to join you in that celebration.

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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2006, 04:46:14 PM »
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Hold the horses!!  Dance?  I read the part abouts the drinks....DANCE?
Okay..I'm game for the dance thing, but the secret is to get me filled first...then you're gonna see some real good dancing...wobbling..falling...hurting...ughhhing. ..passssssing....OUT!! :P
Truthfully, I would love one day to join you in that celebration.
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The only alcohol I've seen served at Purim was wine, and since this and all Jewish holidays involve the entire family (old to young), good behavior is paramount.  

In Judaism, wine (fermented juice) is considered a gift from G-d - it even has its own blessing - When one drinks wine for a Kiddish, there is a required amount that should be drunk in order for it to be "Kosher".  That that amount is more than a small sip.  Also, depending upon the Holiday, the wine may be only 4-6% rather than the usual 12%.  

That said, grape-juice is always available and encouraged for those who prefer not to drink, nor should drink alcohol.  

Just wanted to clarify what might be misunderstood.  We don't have a cash-bar at the synagogue.   :wink:

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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2006, 04:58:34 PM »
drats!!  You mean that i have to drink in excess?  LOL...just joking.

It all sounds so fun and grand!
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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2006, 10:58:18 AM »
Shalom I just wanted to wish you a happy Purim... eat a couple of Hamantaschen for me! "Hevenu Shalom Aleichem" (I think this means "Peace to You" ?)
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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2006, 04:07:52 PM »
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Shalom I just wanted to wish you a happy Purim... eat a couple of Hamantaschen for me! "Hevenu Shalom Aleichem" (I think this means "Peace to You" ?)


Thank you for the kind wishes - and I did have a nice Purim.

And your Hebrew is very good.  Hevenu  = "we bring".  Words ending in "U" generally denote 1st person plural (We or Our).  Example:  Avinu Malkenu = Our Father, Our King.  So Hevenu Shalom Alechem = We bring you peace.  Shalom Aleichem itself  means "peace to you" - much like Salam Alechem (Arabic).  So. the words mean "We bring you peace".  It comes from a song we sing sometimes during Erev Shabbat service (Friday nights),  when we welcome in the messengers and even the bride of Shabbat.  What?  Jews sing to Angels and a bride?  I'll leave that for another thread.  Talk about baiting for discussion!

And for those not familiar with the word "Hamantashen" - these are jelly or fruit filled pastries, made in the the shape of a triangle. The word means "Haman's pockets".  But the desert is usually called  "Haman's Hat". Ok - so he was not a fine dresser.  In Israel they are called "Ozney Haman"  which is a bit worse.  It means:  Haman's Ears.  

But not to stop already with the education - read on.....


Hamantashen - the rest of the story:

Ha = the Hebrew definite article "THE".    Mon = Poppy in Yiddish,  Tash = Pocket in Yiddish.  

HaMonTash = the Poppy Pocket.

The fact that Hamon sounds like Haman,  led to it becoming a natural desert for Purim.  No Purim party would be Purim without.

And now you know the rest of the story!

For those who  took time to read this much of my post and kvelling, you deserve a treat.  Here is a link that will instruct you on how to make a variety of Hamentashen!  "Go ahead, eat, you seem peckish already.  Eat, something or I'm going to be sick." <--- words from my mother (of blessed memory).


http://www.tpt.org/donnasday/creative/recipe7.html

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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2006, 04:58:04 PM »
Looks like I've got some baking to do...

Let ya all know how it turns out... [biggrin

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