--- title: Purim Optimism description: Purim is a celebration of Jewish optimism commemorating the triumph of good over evil and highlights the importance of community and togetherness. image: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Dome%20of%20the%20Rock%20and%20Western%20Wall%20in%20Jerusalem%2c%20Israel.jpeg --- ###### [Check out Our latest insights on Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog) [![Centre for Optimism_Logo](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Centre%20for%20Optimism_Logo.svg)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.centreforoptimism.com) - [Subscribe](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/subscribe) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - [The Optimism Principle](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/theoptimismprinciple) - [Need Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/services-and-workshops) - [The Optimism Workshop](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/workshop) - [Victor Perton - That Optimism Man](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/victorperton) - [Magnetic Optimism for Organisations](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/magnetic-optimism-workshops) ![Close Icon (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Close%20Icon%20(3).svg) ![Search (2)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Search%20(2).svg) ###### [Jewish Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/jewish-optimism) # Purim Optimism Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Haman, who had planned to destroy them during the Persian Empire. It is celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, which usually falls in late February or early March. Purim is a festival of joy, feasting, and merrymaking, and a celebration of Jewish optimism. [Yoram Ettinger puts it well](https://www.jns.org/opinion/purim-guide-for-the-perplexed-2023/), "Purim is a Jewish national liberation holiday, just like Passover and Hanukkah, which highlights optimism and the transition of the Jewish people from subjugation to liberty." Purim is a celebration of Jewish optimism that commemorates the triumph of good over evil. The story of Purim is one of hope and perseverance, and it is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope. When Haman had plotted to exterminate the Jewish people, Esther, a Jewish queen, was able to use her influence to save her people. This story is a testament to the resilience of the Jewish people and their unwavering faith in God. Another reason why Purim is a celebration of Jewish optimism is that it highlights the importance of community and togetherness. During the festival, Jews come together to read the Megillah (the scroll of Esther), which recounts the story of Purim. They also exchange gifts of food and drink, and they feast together. The festival is a reminder that despite the challenges that the Jewish people have faced throughout history, their sense of community has always been a source of strength and optimism. Purim is a celebration of the power of prayer and faith. During the festival, Jews pray and fast to commemorate Esther's fast before she went to see the king. They also recite special prayers and blessings, which express their gratitude for God's deliverance. This emphasis on prayer and faith is a reminder that even in times of difficulty, it is important to have faith and trust in God. [Yoram Ettinger writes, "](https://www.jns.org/opinion/purim-guide-for-the-perplexed-2023/)Mordechai, the hero of Purim and one of the deputies of Ezra the Scribe—who led a wave of Jewish ingathering from Babylon to the Land of Israel—was a role model of principle-driven optimism in defiance of colossal odds, in the face of a superpower, and in defiance of the assimilated Jewish establishment." Purim is a celebration of Jewish culture and identity. The festival is an opportunity for Jews to celebrate their heritage and traditions, and it is a reminder of the rich history and culture of the Jewish people. It is a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the Jewish people and to appreciate the unique contributions that Jews have made to the world. Purim is a celebration of Jewish optimism because it commemorates the triumph of good over evil, highlights the importance of community and togetherness, emphasizes the power of prayer and faith, and celebrates Jewish culture and identity. The festival is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future, and it is an opportunity for Jews to come together to celebrate their heritage and traditions. [![Read More on Jewish Optimism](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21889975/46a7993a-b78e-4c69-a6b4-ee4bf5c247a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21889975/46a7993a-b78e-4c69-a6b4-ee4bf5c247a8) > Jews in Kyiv celebrate second wartime Purim with renewed resolve and optimism [https://t.co/ZLMTQ8ptyU](https://t.co/ZLMTQ8ptyU) > > — The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) [March 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/TimesofIsrael/status/1633279386857385987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   > Sometimes it's hard to see the positive... to stay optimistic... it's exactly at these times that we choose what type of life we're going to live. 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