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Purim Readings

We invite you to use the following resources to enrich your celebration of Purim. 

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This Purim, share your commitment to social justice with students, friends and family by using a variety of resources provided by American Jewish World Service.

Readings

Purim Readings on Social Justice Themes

Purim Reading

The Time Is Right: Act in Esther's Footsteps to Stop Injustice

From the Sources

Text Studies Linking Purim to Social Justice Themes

Purim, Prejudice and the Dangers of a “Single Story”

A Jewish Justice Resource

Purim

Purim

Supplementary Resource

Chag v'Chesed

Commentaries on Purim and Social Justice Themes

5774 Commentary

By Former Congressman Barney Frank

5773 Commentary

By Nancy K. Kaufman

5772 Commentary

By Richard M. Joel

5771 Commentary

By Rabbi Sharon Brous

5770 Commentary

By Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld

5769 Commentary

By Rabbi B. Elka Abrahamson

5768 Commentary

By Rabbi Laura Geller