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ChaBaD Jewish Calendar Tuesday, March 7, 2023 14 Adar, 5783

 ChaBaD Jewish Calendar Tuesday, March 7, 2023 14 Adar, 5783 Purim Torah Reading Purim: Exodus 17:8-16 Jewish History Moses' Brit (1393 BCE) Moses was born on the 7th of Adar of the year 2368 from creation (1393 BCE); accordingly, Adar 14 was the 8th day of his life and the day on which he was  circumcised  in accordance with the Divine command to Abraham. Purim Victory Celebrated (356 BCE) The festival of  Purim  celebrates the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's plot "to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day." The events of Purim extended over a period of several years, culminating in the victory celebrations of Adar 14-15 of 356 BCE. Below is a timeline of the major events. For the detailed story, see the  Book of Esther  and  The Story of Purim Event   Date Achashveirosh ascends the throne of Persia   369 BCE Achashveirosh's 180-day feast; Queen Vashti executed   366...