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Found under 'Purim'

wooden music instrument used for Purim
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Wooden Gregger

Learn more about how the gregger is used during the festival of Purim.

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Image of a Megillah scroll, wrapped aorund a wooden pole with decorations in black ink.
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Intern’s Choice: Megillah

Find out more about the festival of Purim and the story of Esther from Intern, Sonia.

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Hebrew text in columns with black arabesque pattern and green, red, orange patterns
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Esther Scroll

Learn more about the role of Esther in the Purim story with this megillah.

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Page of a Megillah Scroll with two columns of Hebrew text surrounded by columns, floral motifs, cherubs, and figure of Justice
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Ivory Megillah

Learn about the festival of Purim through this megillah.

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Close up image of Megillat Esther (Book of Esther) with floral decorations
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Design your own Megillah

Download this resource to design your own megillah.

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Close up torah scroll in reddish ark
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Glossary

Check the spelling, meaning, and hear the pronunciation of keywords.

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Calendar Wheel of Jewish festivals, blue and grey
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Jewish Year Calendar

Download this calendar wheel to explore where Jewish festivals fall each year.

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