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Purim: A Serious Misunderstanding Of The Festival’s Mirth

Purim: A Serious Misunderstanding Of The Festival’s Mirth

Posted on March 7, 2012March 7, 2012 by Joshua Stanton
Purim’s cathartic effect is remarkable, providing an opportunity for Jewish communities to parody themselves and their own hierarchies and imbue often-serious religious practices with music and ... Read More

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