Free Printable Purim Activities to Celebrate Hebrew Queen Esther, Jewish Purim

Mazel Tov! February 24-25, 2013 celebrates Jewish Purim. That's 14-15 Adar in the Hebrew calendar. On Purim, Hebrews celebrate Queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai's courage defending their people from decimation in Persia by King Ahasuerus (acting under his advisor Haman). This story comes from the Book of Esther in the Bible and the Megillah in the Jewish Torah. Here are resources for Jews and gentiles to explore Purim and embrace the holiday more deeply. Kids will love making paper graggers! Mazel Tov! Activities to Celebrate Queen Esther and Purim