There is an ancient and widespread custom that when the name of Haman is mentioned during the Megillah reading on Purim, the congregation (especially the children) spin gragers …

Feb 1, 2023 · Haman thus posed a threat to every generation of Jews, and must be combatted anew in every age. Rabbi Chaim Palagi (1788–1868, Turkey) explains that when we bang …

Mar 7, 2025 · We Boo Haman’s Name. One of Purim’s exciting customs is making noise when Haman’s name is mentioned in the Megillah. People stomp, bang, and shake graggers …

Mar 21, 2024 · The royal decree of genocide Haman made is now amended, allowing the Jews to fight back and slay their would-be killers, with tens of thousands ultimately slaughtered.

Purim (/ ˈpʊərɪm /; [1] פּוּרִים ‎ Pūrīm ⓘ, lit. ' lots '; see Name below) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of …

A grager (Yiddish: גראַגער, 'rattler'), also gragger, grogger or gregger, [1] is a noisemaking device, most commonly a ratchet, used to make noise by the congregation when the name of Haman …

Feb 27, 2025 · We all love to boo Haman’s name when we hear it read from the Megillah. But sometimes it can get out of hand. That is, since Haman’s name occurs 54 times throughout …

Feb 3, 2021 · Kids can cheer along when they hear Mordechai’s name (Queen Esther’s uncle) and boo at Haman’s name. Here are a few fun ways your family can rejoice this Purim: Dress …

Mar 3, 2015 · Listen to the Boo Boo Haman song and sing along!

Dec 21, 2011 · There is a special food associated with Purim just as there is for most Jewish holidays. It is called Hamentashen and is Yiddish for Haman’s (BOO) pockets. These delicious …