Purim Meshulash 496 / פּוּרִים מְשׁוּלָּשׁ 4256
Triple Purim, spanning 3 days in Jerusalem and walled cities ✡️
Purim Meshulash for Hebrew Year 4256 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 492 | 16 Adar 4252 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 496 | 16 Adar II 4256 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 499 | 16 Adar II 4259 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 512 | 16 Adar 4272 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 519 | 16 Adar 4279 | ||
| Purim Meshulash 523 | 16 Adar II 4283 |
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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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