G-d's faithfulness to the nation of Israel is the essence of the Purim celebration. When Haman plotted to utterly destroy the The Jewish community in Persia. G-d intervened to protect and perserve His people. To Abrahem G-d said in Genesis 17:19 "... I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant and his seed after him." Queen Esther mediated for the lives of her people. The book of Esther is read. At Purim there is rejoicing and gifts are given to the poor. The word Purim means "lots" . These lots determined the fate of individuals.

The megillah (scroll of Esther) is read in the temple. At each mention of Haman's name, there is booing, and the whirling of the graggers ( noise-makers). At the mention of Mordecai, a devote Jew, there is rejoicing.1 Samuel is the Haftorah reading for the day. Haman was descended from Agag, the Amalekite. Masquerade of costumes, a drama, gifts and festive activities are all traditional ways Purim is celebrated. Hamantashin, three-cornered pastries, are eaten. These pastries are shaped to represent Haman's hat. Purim celebrates G-d's faithfulness to His Word and the Jewish people..