Purimspiels – Ask the Rabbi
Q. Why is there so much play-acting on Purim?
A. Many good reasons:
• The Purim story lends itself to dramatic presentations with villains, beautiful maids, weak kings and powerful politicians.
• It was always a light-hearted festival which contrasted with the gloom and uncertainty of the rest of the year.
• As in a pantomime, people can take on a persona that would otherwise be unthinkable.
