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 * פּוּרִים ** PURIM

__**BACKGROUND**__

And Esther sent word to Mordechai: "Go and assemble the Jews of Shushan and fast on my behalf. Do not eat or drink for three days. I and my maidens will fast too. Then I shall go to the king, though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish. ~ Esther 4:15-16 The story of //Purim// is found in the biblical book, //M'gillat Ester// ("The Scroll of Esther"). Set in ancient Persia, in the capital city of Shushan, the story of //Purim// focuses the plot of the King Achaverosh's advisor, Haman, to destroy the Jews. The heroine of the story is Queen Esther. When the Jews were under threat of death, Mordechai (Esther's uncle) convinced Esther that she needed to reveal her Jewish identity to the king and petition the king for the safety of the Jews. Due to the bravery of Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai, the Jewish people were saved. Today, //Purim// is one of the most festive holidays of the Jewish calendar. The //m'gillah// (scroll) is read aloud, Haman's name is drowned out each time with noisemakers, and many adults and children are dressed in costumes and masks. Festives meals are enjoyed with family and friends in the late afternoon of //Purim//.

**__Purim materials that can be downloaded and printed:__** Right click on the image and copy it. Paste the image into a new document. You can resize this image. Print. Or click on the icon and download the document and then print. =//Purim Vocabulary//= Nine pages of vocabulary flashcards. = = =//A Purim story from Israel//=
 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Vocabulary_Flashcards.jpg width="320" height="223"]] || [[file:Purim Vocabulary Flashcards.dwd]] || [[file:Purim Vocabulary Flashcards.pdf]] ||
 * || [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Purim book - in Israel.jpg width="320" height="244"]] || [[file:2 If You Were in Israel Right Now Purim .pdf]] ||

=//Wordles//= These jpgs are fun classroom displays. It's a great way to review Purim vocabulary. Need help creating a wordle. Give us a call. = = =**//Purim - SmartBoard Activities//**= If you have a SmartBoard, this file contains various SmartBoard activities that can be used in the primary classroom, including the Purim story, matching, fun facts and more.
 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Wordle1.jpg width="203" height="142"]] || [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Wordle2.jpg width="207" height="142"]] || [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Wordle3.jpg width="214" height="140"]] ||
 * [[file:Wordles1.pdf]] || [[file:Wordles2.pdf]] || [[file:Wordles3.pdf]] ||


 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/SmartBoard image for wiki.jpg width="343" height="338"]] || [[file:Purim Smartboard - various activities - primary grades '14.notebook]] ||

=**// Purim Puzzle Cut Apart //**= //Cut the strips apart and have your students put the puzzle back together. Read the Purim phrase.// =//Mem Poster//= This poster reviews for the four Purim mitzvot in Hebrew. =//Al HaNissim Poster//= Review Al HaNissim with your students with this poster. =//Purim Puzzles//= Review Purim vocabulary with your students. =//Purim QRs//=
 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Purim_puzzle.jpg width="320" height="231"]] || [[file:Purim Puzzle - cut apart E-21.pdf]] ||
 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/4_Mitzvot.jpg width="200" height="119"]] || [[file:4 Mitzvot.pdf]] ||
 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Al_HaNissim.jpg width="100" height="129"]] || [[file:Al Hanissim Scroll.pdf]] ||
 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Purim,_Word_Scramble.jpg width="152" height="180"]] || [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Purim,_Matching.jpg width="147" height="189"]] || [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Purim,_Find-A-Word.jpg width="163" height="210"]] || [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Purim,_Crossword_Puzzle.jpg width="175" height="208"]] ||
 * [[file:Purim - Word Jumble 14 words.pdf]] || [[file:Purim - Match-Up - 14 words.pdf]] || [[file:Purim - Word Search - 14 words.pdf]] || [[file:Purim - Crossword Puzzle 14 words.pdf]] ||
 * [[image:teachercenter-jecc/Purim QRs '13.jpg width="240" height="292"]] || [[file:Purim QR '13.pdf]] ||

=//Purim Bibliography//=
 * [[file:Purim 2014 Resources.pdf]] ||



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