Purim Groggers are noisemakers used during the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, a man who planned to kill all of the Jews. When the Megillah (The Scroll of Esther) is read on the holiday, groggers are used each time Haman's name is mentioned to scorn him and his deeds. Content can be used with the following standards: 1st grade SS 1.23 Cultural Makeup in a lesson on different religions and their customs and traditions. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.014.007 [Grogger, Purim]
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