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  Gimme Five!
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We have four special mitzvos (commandments) on Purim.  They are:
- Hear the Megillah.  The Megillah is a scroll that contains the story of Purim.  We read it on Purim night (Monday) and on Purim day (Tuesday).
 
- On Purim, it's a mitzvah to rejoice and make others rejoice, too.  We do that by sending a gift to at least one friend.  It should contain two types of food you could eat right away, like a soda and some cake.
 
- We give charity to at least two poor people. Additionally, we give generously to all worthy causes.
 
- Have a special meal!  It is a custom for adults to have wine or other drinks. But everyone should enjoy all sorts of good food.
 
- Plus, we also say a special prayer thanking G-d for the miracle of Purim. We say it in the Grace After Meals and in the Amidah prayer.
 
 
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