Shushan Purim 1963 / שׁוּשָׁן פּוּרִים 5723
Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities 🎭️📜
Shushan Purim for Hebrew Year 5723 began on and ended on .
Shushan Purim falls on Adar 15 and is the day on which Jews in walled cities celebrate Purim. The observance recalls that fighting in the walled city of Shushan continued through the 14th of Adar, so its residents rested and celebrated on the 15th. By rabbinic decree, cities surrounded by walls at the time of Joshua’s conquest observe Purim on Adar 15, while unwalled communities observe it on Adar 14. Jerusalem is the primary city observing Purim on the 15th; communities in Hebron, Safed, Tiberias, and some diaspora cities observe Purim on both the 14th and 15th.
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Dates for Shushan Purim
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shushan Purim 1961 | 15 Adar 5721 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1962 | 15 Adar II 5722 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1963 | 15 Adar 5723 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1964 | 15 Adar 5724 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1965 | 15 Adar II 5725 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1966 | 15 Adar 5726 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1967 | 15 Adar II 5727 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1968 | 15 Adar 5728 |
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References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Shushan Purim” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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