Shushan Purim 1999 / שׁוּשָׁן פּוּרִים 5759
Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities 🎭️📜
Shushan Purim for Hebrew Year 5759 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 1997 | 15 Adar II 5757 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1998 | 15 Adar 5758 | ||
| Shushan Purim 1999 | 15 Adar 5759 | ||
| Shushan Purim 2000 | 15 Adar II 5760 | ||
| Shushan Purim 2001 | 15 Adar 5761 | ||
| Shushan Purim 2002 | 15 Adar 5762 | ||
| Shushan Purim 2003 | 15 Adar II 5763 | ||
| Shushan Purim 2004 | 15 Adar 5764 |
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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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