Women's Purim
Description
The Jewish celebration of Purim includes reading aloud the ancient, heroic account in the Book of Esther of Esther's willingness to risk her life to save her people from annihilation by the King of Persia.Traditionally, among Orthodox Jews, the story was read aloud by men, but now Orthodox women are leading Purim services, too.Kim Lawtontells the story.
Runtime
5 min 1 sec
Subjects
- Judaism (103)
- Worship (18)
- Ritual (102)
- Religion (372)
- Worship (Religious education) (12)
- Spiritual life (63)
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