Purim, a joyous Jewish holiday, celebrates the defeat of Haman's plot to exterminate the Jews in ancient Persia. The story, recounted in the biblical Book of Esther, revolves around Queen Esther's bravery in revealing her Jewish identity to her husband, King Ahasuerus, and exposing Haman's evil plan. The holiday is marked by feasting, exchanging gifts of food, charity, reading the Scroll of Esther, and often includes costumes and plays reenacting the story.
1930: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The Jewish calendar event Purim Meshulash occurred in 1930.
November 1938: Hitler Bans Purim Observance
In November 1938, Adolf Hitler banned the observance of Purim, reflecting the Nazi regime's persecution of Jews.
1942: Nazi Atrocities on Purim
Tragically, in 1942, the Nazis perpetrated horrific acts of violence against Jews on Purim, including the murder of over 5000 Jews, mostly children, in the Minsk Ghetto.
1943: Nazi Violence on Purim
During Purim in 1943, the Nazis carried out several atrocities against Jews, including hangings and shootings, demonstrating their cruelty and hatred.
January 1944: Hitler's Chilling Prediction
In January 1944, Hitler made a chilling prediction, stating that if the Nazis were defeated, Jews would celebrate "a second Purim," further demonstrating his twisted ideology.
October 1946: Nuremberg Trials Executions
On October 1946, ten Nazi defendants in the Nuremberg Trials were executed by hanging, coinciding with the Jewish holiday of Hoshana Rabbah, the final judgment day in Judaism.
1947: Purim Meshulash Occurs
Purim Meshulash, a unique event in the Jewish calendar, was observed in 1947.
1947: Code in the Book of Esther
Rabbi Mordechai Neugroschel posits that a code in the Book of Esther, specifically the size and numerical value of Hebrew letters in the names of Haman's sons, points to the year 1946-1947, connecting it to the Nuremberg Trials and the execution of Nazi officials.
March 1953: Stalin's Death on Purim
Joseph Stalin's death on March 1953, coinciding with Purim, is attributed by some within the Hasidic Chabad movement to the spiritual intervention of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. This event is believed to have prevented planned pogroms against Jews in the Soviet Union.
1954: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The year 1954 witnessed the occurrence of Purim Meshulash.
1960: "Esther and the King" Film Released
The film "Esther and the King," starring Joan Collins and Richard Egan, premiered in 1960, offering a cinematic interpretation of the Purim story.
1974: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The Jewish calendar event Purim Meshulash, where Purim is observed over three days, occurred in 1974.
1977: Purim Meshulash Occurs
Purim Meshulash, a rare occurrence in the Jewish calendar, was observed in 1977.
1981: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The Jewish calendar event Purim Meshulash took place in 1981.
1994: Cave of the Patriarchs Massacre
The Cave of the Patriarchs massacre, a tragic event that occurred during Purim in 1994, resulted in the loss of innocent lives and heightened tensions in the region.
1994: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The year 1994 marked another instance of Purim Meshulash.
2001: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The Jewish community observed Purim Meshulash in 2001.
2005: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The year 2005 marked another instance of Purim Meshulash, highlighting the complexities of the Jewish calendar.
2006: "For Your Consideration" Satirizes Hollywood
The comedy film "For Your Consideration," released in 2006, used satire to highlight the challenges of representing Jewish culture in Hollywood, with a film-within-a-film plot about a movie originally titled "Home for Purim" being renamed "Home for Thanksgiving" for commercial appeal.
2006: "One Night with the King" Released
The movie "One Night with the King," released in 2006, presented a cinematic portrayal of the story of Esther.
2008: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The Jewish community observed Purim Meshulash in 2008.
2021: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The year 2021 saw the occurrence of Purim Meshulash, highlighting the intricacies of the Jewish calendar.
2025: Purim Meshulash Occurs
Purim Meshulash is expected to take place in 2025.
2045: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The Jewish calendar event Purim Meshulash is projected to occur in 2045.
2048: Purim Meshulash Occurs
The year 2048 is predicted to have the occurrence of Purim Meshulash.
2052: Purim Meshulash Occurs
Purim Meshulash is projected to happen in 2052.