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Purim Resources

Purim is fun: joyous, boisterous, madcap. But even hilarity must fit within a framework. This package is full of resources about Purim including ideas for programming, art, drama, cooking and much much more.

1. Purim: Background

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This PDF gives a brief synopsis of the story of Purim and the customs attached to this chag.

2. Purim: In The Beginning

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This PDF looks at the history behind the Purim story and focuses on one of the themes of the story - The Jewish Hero. The file contains an activity called: Choosing your Jewish hero.

3. Purim: Character Roles For Discussion Or Drama

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This PDF introduces us to the main characters in the Purim story, with resources and programme ideas

4. Purim: Questions and Answers

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Have you ever had a question about Purim that you didn't know the answer to? This file will reveal all! If you still have unanswered questions after reading this, then just contact the JLEC team.

5. Purim: Putting on a Purim Play

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If you are looking to run a Purim play with the young people you work with, then this is your magila! Read for some ideas about how to run a play and how to increase audience participation.

6. Purim: Art

(pdf 148Kb)
Fancy using art to teach and have fun about Purim? This file gives ideas on everything from making masks to making your own fantasy Shushan map!

7. Purim: Cooking

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This PDF contains a recipe and instructions for you to make your own tasty hamantashen.

8. Purim: Games

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This file contains Purim related games to play including 'Haman Says' and 'Diaspora Dodge Ball'!

9. Purim: Discussion Areas

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This file contains top tips for running discussions and includes discussion areas relating the Purim story to our lives in the 21st century.

Purim: Additional Thoughts

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This file contains some final additional thoughts about the chag of Purim and some programme ideas about Jewish rituals.

Purim: Dictionary

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This file contains all the key words related to the Purim story to help you navigate with ease.
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