Purim Notes

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This printable notes worksheet introduces high school students to Purim, the Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of Jewish people from extermination in Persia. Content covers key traditions including reading the Megillah, Haman's name and the practice of making noise when it's mentioned, Hamantaschen pastries, gift-giving, charity, fasting beforehand, and wine consumption. Suitable for religious education, cultural studies, or holiday-tradition units in a broader world religions or Jewish studies course.