Purim (Holidays and Special Days)

Purim Sites:

Lil' Fingers Storybook: Purim Sweets Lil' Fingers Storybook: Purim Sweets: Introduces hamantashen, the tasty treats served for Purim. (Purim) http://www.lil-fingers.com/purim/ Purim for Kids Purim for Kids: How-to guide, stories, games, songs and costume contest. (Purim) http://www.chabad.org/holidays/purim/article.asp?AID=1475 The Purim Story The Purim Story: Animated retelling from Kehilas Moreshes Yaakov. (Purim) http://www.kehilasmy.org/holidays/purim/MegilaE.cfm The Purim Story for Kids The Purim Story for Kids: Tells why Purim is more than just a fun-filled dress-up holiday. From Aish HaTorah. (Purim) http://www.aish.com/purimfamily/purimfamilydefault/The_Purim_Story.asp Happy Purim Happy Purim: Tells the story of Esther and how Purim came to be. Also offers craft ideas. (Purim) http://www.cstone.net/~bry-back/holidayfun/purim.html Purim: The Festival of Lots Purim: The Festival of Lots: A step-by-step guide to Purim, its laws, and its customs. (Purim) http://www.everythingjewish.com/Purim/Purim_origins.htm TorahTots: Purim TorahTots: Purim: Features the story behind the holiday, printable coloring pages, greeting cards, and fun and games. (Purim) http://www.torahtots.com/holidays/purim/purim.htm Purim Slide Show Purim Slide Show: Online slide show telling the story of Esther, Mordechai, the king, and Haman. Includes a RealAudio soundtrack. (Purim) http://www.tzivos-hashem.org/yomtov/purim/slideshow/prmslshw.html Orthodox Union: Purim Orthodox Union: Purim: Offers a detailed look at the history of the holiday, when it is observed, and the traditions that surround it. (Purim) http://www.ou.org/chagim/purim/ Purim, Parody and Pilpul Purim, Parody and Pilpul: Traces the history and development of the festival. (Purim) http://www.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/Shokel/880219_Purim_Parody.html Purim Customs Around the World Purim Customs Around the World: Find out how Jewish children from Italy to Yemen mark this special day. (Purim) http://www.jafi.org.il/education/festivls/purim/pugnen07.html Making Connections: Purim Making Connections: Purim: Recounts the story behind this most joyous Jewish festival. Also tells how the occasion is observed today. (Purim) http://www.chsweb.org/mc/purim02.html Mask & Crown Mask & Crown: Use Java to create and decorate a festive mask or crown. (Purim) http://www.zigzagworld.com/mask/ Judaism 101: Purim Judaism 101: Purim: Relates the history of the festival, and offers links to related articles. Includes a recipe for hamentaschen (holiday cookies). (Purim) http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday9.htm Hananeel Kids Korner: Purim Hananeel Kids Korner: Purim: Tells the story of the Jews' triumph over those who plotted their death and offers fun activities for celebrants today. (Purim) http://www.hananeel.com/PurimKids.html Hanefesh: Book of Esther Hanefesh: Book of Esther: A simplified re-telling of the classic story. (Purim) http://www.hanefesh.com/edu/Holidays/Book_of_Ester_-_kids_version.htm Purim Coloring Pages Purim Coloring Pages: Offers more than a dozen printable pages. From Aish HaTorah. (Purim) http://www.aish.com/purimfamily/purimfamilydefault/Purim_Coloring_Pages.asp