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Purim
Day
Megillah
Reading
The
Megillah tells us that all Jews agreed "to observe them as
days of feasting and joy, with the sending of food gifts, each to
his/her friend, and donations to the needy" (Esther 9:22).
This is the source for the various mitzvot that are part of Purim
day:
Changes in the synagogue service on Purim
Torah Reading
- The
Purim Torah reading is Exodus 17:8-16, which tells of the initial
encounter between Israel and Amalek in the wilderness.
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Megillah Reading
As mentioned earlier, the Megillah must be heard once our Purim
night and once on Purim day.
The Megillah reading will often follow the morning service. Those
who are unable to attend, however, should check with their local
synagogue(s) for later additional readings.
For
further details on the Megillah and Megillah Reading, please read
Purim Night Megillah
Reading.
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