Fwd: Purim Then and Now, Our Survival Is the Miracle

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From: Chabad of Illinois <info@chabadillinois.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 12:43 PM
Subject: Purim Then and Now, Our Survival Is the Miracle
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View Online Version ב"ה Purim begins Monday evening, March 2, and continues through Tuesday, March 3. Dear Friend, On Purim, we celebrate our ancestors' survival from a genocidal tyrant in ancient Persia. Today, we look around and see history repeating itself. So please join us in celebrating the continued miracle of Jewish survival by observing the four Purim mitzvahs, reliving the Megillah's description of the Jews enjoying "light and gladness, happiness and honor." To arrange Megillah Reading at your home register at LubavitchMesivta.com/Megilla or contact your local Chabad Center.   For a full listing of Megillah readings through the city and suburbs visit ChabadIllinois.com/Purim/Events.   Fulfill the Mitzvah of Matonos L'evyonim, gifts to the poor on Purim day, by donating here.  You can also donate via PayPal or Zelle: Tzorchei@ChabadIllinois.com, or via Cashapp: $tzorcheihachag. Let's continue to pray that G-d continue to watch over our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land, and that they continue to experience ever greater miracles. What Is Purim? Your One-Page Refresher Is Here Learn More Why We Celebrate The Basic Purim Story Learn More How We Celebrate How to Celebrate Purim Learn More Purim Recipes 15 Exciting Hamantaschen Recipes Start Baking What Happened to Queen Esther After the Purim Story? Precious little is known about this period, but some details may be gleaned from rabbinic sources. Read Why Does Purim Have a Persian Name? The names of the Jewish festivals are all in Hebrew, the Holy Tongue. There is one exception: The festival of Purim. Why? Watch Purim Is Not Normal ..and neither are the people that celebrate it. Read 14 Facts About Queen Vashti A woman of exceptional beauty and royal descent, she met her end for refusing to appear before her husband during his drunken feast. Who was she? My Seven-Year-Old Is Afraid to Be Jewish No child gives up his inheritance just because someone else wants it. He learns to value it more. Read Take the Purim Heroes and Villains Quiz How much do you know about the characters in the Purim story? Start! Purim in Moscow, 1946 Read this firsthand account of a Purim celebrated exactly 80 years ago. Read Make Some Moroccan-Style Haman's Fingers A paste of crushed walnuts and almonds fills these flaky, slightly sticky cigars. Traditionally made by Moroccan Jews in honor of Purim, they are said to represent Haman's fingers. Try some! For all your Purim needs, visit: www.ChabadIllinois.com/Purim

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