[stylist] a poem

[James H. "Jim" Canaday M.A. N6YR]

  Lori,
so there isn't a traditional drink for Purim?

well, like any conservative christian I've studied the book of Esther 
and know well the story of Haman's evil plans and the quite beautiful 
Esther's work with her courageous and wise uncle Mordicai.  the story 
ends with Haman being killed in the same manner he had planned for 
others.  by the way, I also believe that story to be true and not a fiction.
I just hadn't heard that a  man was allowed during Purim to drink so 
much he couldn't tell the difference between Haman and Mordicai!  I'd 
worry if he's so drunk he couldn't tell the difference between 
Mordicai and Esther, myself.  lol

thanks Lori, I appreciate the explanation.
jc
Jim Canaday M.A.
Lawrence, KS


At 11:18 PM 10/4/2009, you wrote:
>Do you know the story of Purim?   Queen Esther saves the Jews from Haman
>with the help of Uncle Mordechai, a righteous man.
>On Purim, a man is entitled to drink enough so that he can't tell the
>difference between the arch villain Haman and the righteous Mordechai.
>
>Otherwise, a cup of wine on Friday nights and Saturday noon is about the
>limit.   My grandfather used to have a shot glass of schnapps (whiskey) on
>Saturday after synagogue, but that's about it.
>I'm sure some Jewish people do drink, but it's not a cultural imperative.
>Lori
>
>In a message dated 10/5/09 12:14:28 AM, n6yr at sunflower.com writes:
>
>
> > okay Lori,
> > now you have to explain: what is the traditional  alcoholic beverage
> > transporting the observant jews into the land of, uh, well, being
> > plastered?
> > just curious.
> > didn't know that about Purim.
> >
> > protestants have an entire range of treatment of intoxicating
> > beverages.  I am a tea-totaller.  yes, beer and wine taste good, but
> > my faith is more important and I read a passage in the New Testament
> > to say one shouldn't have alcohol effecting one's mind.  Other
> > protestants do drink freely.  some have sacramental wine in the
> > worship service too.  however, there you don't drink enough to get
> > "drunk."
> >
> > jc
> >
>
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