Purim Meshulash 1578 / פּוּרִים מְשׁוּלָּשׁ 5338
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Triple Purim, spanning 3 days in Jerusalem and walled cities ✡️
Purim Meshulash for Hebrew Year 5338 began on and ended on .
Purim Meshulash, meaning “threefold Purim,” is a rare calendric occurrence affecting how Purim is observed in Jerusalem and other ancient walled cities. It occurs when Shushan Purim (Adar 15) falls on the Sabbath, causing the holiday to be celebrated over three days. The Megilla reading and distribution of charity take place on Friday (Adar 14, called Purim dePrazos). The Al ha-Nissim prayer is recited on the Sabbath (Adar 15, Purim itself). On Sunday (Adar 16), called Purim Meshullash, mishloach manot are sent and the festive Purim meal is held. Intervals between occurrences vary considerably, ranging from three to twenty years.
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Dates for Purim Meshulash
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purim Meshulash 1558 | 16 Adar II 5318 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 1578 | 16 Adar 5338 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 1581 | 16 Adar 5341 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 1585 | 16 Adar II 5345 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 1605 | 16 Adar 5365 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Purim Meshulash” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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