The Four Mitzvot of Purim

The Four Mitzvot of Purim

The four mitzvot of Purim can be traced back to the events described in the Book of Esther, which recounts how the Jewish people in Persia were saved, thanks to the brave and clever actions of Esther and Mordecai, from destruction at the hands of the villainous Haman. After their victory, Mordecai and Esther established Purim as an annual celebration (Esther 9:22), instructing the Jewish people to mark the occasion with joy, feasting and acts of…