Tonight begins the Jewish Holiday of Purim. The one holiday where the Rabbis of the Talmud commanded that, “A person is obligated to drink on Purim until he can no longer distinguish between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordachai.” This is my kind of holiday, drink, drink, and drink some more. Along with drinking it is a custom to eat hamentashen. Hamentashen are fruit filled pastries that are made in the shape of Haman’s hat. They’re very good, but they can be a bit too sweet. And they don’t mix too well with Jim Beam. The whole holiday has a spirit of joy and laughter. Kids, and those who still think they’re kids, dress up in costumes and attend Purim Spiels (plays). The Megilah (Book) of Ester is read in Shule and families prepare and deliver Mishloah Maanot (baskets of food) to friends and family.
Purim is only a one day holiday, but it is one that everyone looks forward to.

Happy Purim