Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Purim Reprise

  Purim, holiday of hints and masks
  Tears turn to joy and back 
    Jewish souls on the racks

  Trapped between life and death
  We held our collective breath 

  ‘Til, spared from the evil decree --
    Under the tyrant, King Xerxes 
  We returned to a life of subjugation and misery


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    Purim is celebrated tonight and tomorrow,
    except in Jerusalem, where it is celebrated
    on Sunday evening and Monday. It com-
    morates the sparing of the lives of the
    entire Jewish world 2,500 years ago, at
    the last possible moment.

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Michael Tor March 24, 2024 at 9:40 PM Just was listening to The Moody Radio station Gershon. They mentioned a segment on the Purim Celebration in the sparing lives of the Jewish nation. Well wishes in celebrating such Great News 2500 years ago. I love how the Jewish people remember those sacred and important days and they celebrate accordingly. Thanks for sharing my friend and may Godbless you and your familly.

Tonye George March 24, 2024 at 7:20 PM Have a lovely celebration. Nice read, wolf. Gershon Wolf March 24, 2024 at 7:46 PM Thanks, Tonye. ~ Gershon

John Lawless March 24, 2024 at 8:58 AM ...spared from the evil decree...we returned to a life of subjugation and misery.... Gershon Wolf March 24, 2024 at 7:44 PM We actually did...

Hilda Greenhough March 24, 2024 at 5:57 AM I wear my blue tie tack in support. Anyhow, have a happy Purim celebration. Gershon Wolf March 24, 2024 at 7:44 PM Thank you for your Purim wishes, Hilda. ~ Gershon