The Story of Purim || Mayim Bialik

Hey, it’s Mayim, and it's time to celebrate Purim! Purim is kind of like Jewish Halloween but we’re all supposed to get kind of drunk as we celebrate how a Persian Queen manifested Jewish salvation. This video explains it all with a little play the Grok Nation team and I made!!
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About Mayim Bialik:
You ​might know me as Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory or from Blossom​ but there are so many other parts of me that you might not be aware of​!​​ I’m trained ​as a​ neuroscientist, ​I'm ​a passionate activist, an observant jew, a​ perfectly imperfect​ mother, and ​I'm a complicated human being​ like many of you​. This is the place where I wear ​all of those hats - and none of them have a flower on them! ;)

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And the Oscar for best "Internet fun religiuos documentary video" goes to...

[@lucreziacuttitta5625]

Mayim Bialik! Congratulations!

[@mahsarahbari5981]

Only that it’s not a documentary! It’s a myth and have no factual, historical back! 😕

[@vidyanandmulik8403]

Dr Mayim Bialik ...woohhooo🥳🥳

[@TwentyPaphonies]

I grew up with a Jewish mother, but a strict christian father. He did not allow me to know anything about Jewish culture or traditions. Now, at 20, I’m finally discovering Judaism. I’m so thankful for videos like this one. They give me a good bit of background before I go to the synagogue, so I feel less lost. Thank you!!

[@grandpoobahful]

If your mother was Jewish then you are as "Jewish" as anyone according to Jewish law and custom. Welcome to "The Tribe" !!!!!

[@DigitallyMade24]

Did your father realise that Jesus was Jewish?

[@ronmaximilian6953]

You can learn more at sites like the Jewish virtual library. I do wish that there were more programs for young adults to learn about and maintain membership in Jewish communities. (My sister set some programs up in Southern Florida.) Depending where you live, there might be a Jewish community center and there are people there who would gladly introduce you to programs. Where are you located?

[@dcosgro1]

Baby your still a JEW

[@divatheologica5135]

I’m a biblical exegete in the TNK and also a Christian minister who has celebrated Purim with my Jewish friends before- but this is the BEST explanation of Purim I’ve seen or heard. It really captures the spirit of Purim, too, with how it is explained. Shows the power of one person to change the world! Chag Purim Sameach!

[@ellejankov8967]

Hi Mayim! I'm a Christian but I love love LOVE Purim. Queen Esther is my favourite woman in the Bible. She is a heroine of epic proportions and such an inspiration. I love her so much that I if I ever have a daughter, I'm going to call her Hadassah. So great that you talked about it today, love the dramatization!

[@ameard9801]

you re a LESBIAN

[@ellejankov8967]

A Meard your an earthworm! What's the point of this name calling?

[@rockinmusicbaby]

Hadassah is a beautiful name, I love this dramatisation too :)

[@artemistheory]

My best friend and I named her daughter Hadassah, she turned one in January her first word was her name but she said "ha-da-dah" all the time everwhere like a pokemon. Cutest thing of life I promise you. Ahem, basically I support the rise of the name Hadassah, its so cute.

[@Tomer_nur]

the story of purim isnt in the bible the bible well at least the original version there is a scroll called the scroll of ester its read every year to pass the story onto the next generation so the stories and the past are never forgotten

[@zoenutakor7137]

I'm a Christian and I have always loved the story of Esther! It's cool to know you guys have a holiday that celebrates it

[@holylambmedia]

If your truly a follower of Christ you should celebrate all the high holy days of the Bible not man made holidays

[@debdrln61]

You should get away from your "Christian church" ..which is why you don't know that they are CULTURED VULTURES!! ..And these High Holy Day.. Actually belong to YOU!! So called.. "blacks" So called "Hispanic" and "Native American" This is You/OUR Feast to keep/Celebrate.. NOT Esau.. Or THOSE jewISH folk PRETENDING to be US!!

[@w619hunt40]

If your an Israelite, it's your holiday. This is why Paul wrote letters to us ( Israelites ) so you will first pray for faith, step out in faith and not just fantasize about it, but actually do it----Research your history and not just listen to random people explain your past to you. e.g. It's like the African American having their past explained to them by their former enslavers, which leaches in toadys' time. Don't even listen to me but read for yourself: Romans15:4, He's quoting Deuteronomy 32:7.

[@danyalam2465]

Zoe Nutakor we jewish people HATE ALL THE CHRISTIANS BECAUSE YOUR JESUS WAS FAKE

[@danyalam2465]

holylambmedia WE jewish people hate christian BECAUSE HE was FAKE PROPHET

[@PaiviProject]

Wow that sure was fun and fantastic way to tell a story. I didn't know any of this. I very much enjoyed the video. Thanks Mayim. 😀👍

[@torrey8766]

I was so excited when I realized you were talking about Esther!! I'm a Christian, but I love love love Esther and all that comes with the story. I'm excited to learn more about this holiday.

[@ilovenoodles7483]

Torrey Plummer, Learn it from the Holy Bible. This video gives the concept and most of it, but in a secular point of view. The part of getting drunk was not really bibical. People have confused this, because the Bible does command that the Jews celebrate with joy and feasting, and giving portions to eachother and giving gifts to the poor, for the motive given here, but it has been done and will continue to be done without getting drunk. People do get drunk, but it is a misconception to say tha it is a commandment. Trust me, Jews are well aware of who the villains and good guy. Jews *NEED* to differiate the villains and the good guys, just like back then and just like today. This video was ok, but not entirely accurate, because of the drinking part, however this is what Jews believe, but it was not like this from the beginning, - the getting drunk part, and males.dressing up as females, that part is not commanded either, although people still do it and think it was commanded, Jews have specific laws, to not wear a females garments, it is an abomination. The book of Esther doesn't specifically mention the word G-d, but we know it is strongly implied, and Jews of that time, kept the same commandments God gave them and that is part of the reason they were hated so much in the kingdom; Jews only bow down to G-d of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob, the *ONE* true G-d, and would rather keep His commands, than worship the human king as their god. Everything else is pretty right on though.

[@rebekahmccann6429]

me too! Esther was my favourite bible story when i was a kid and I had no idea there was a Jewish holiday about it!

[@torrey8766]

Oh I definitely learned it from the Bible growing up. I just literally had no idea there was a holiday for and about it. It is really cool to see how these stories and histories can become such vibrant celebrations and holidays with their own reasons for what happens and why. I am kind of bummed that I am an adult woman and never knew there was a holiday specifically to celebrate this. It's exciting.

[@ilovenoodles7483]

Torrey Plummer When I read the Bible story of Esther, and I heard of "Pur" I thought, "that sounds a lot like Purim," (it is) and the fact that the Bible tells you that after the Jews were saved from annihilation, *THEN* they were granted feasting and celebrating. Pretty cool. Have you seen the movie called: "One Night with the King." A good visual that will also give you understanding. I love that movie! Just make sure that everything lines up with the Bible because now I see these Jewish holidays, that secular Jews have added "reasons" to it, when originally it was not like that. Just as this video explains why people should get drunk, that was never part of the Bible story for the Jews to get drunk, nor dress males as females. The pagans did, but not the Jews. The Jews, secular and religious ones, celebrated in whatever land they were in at the time, but it was not commanded by God to get drunk. The secular Jews made that up.

[@shimonbiton2163]

there are many jewish commandments that were not mentioned in the bible but were interpretated by rabbis in the talmud, sanhedrin, gmara, mishna. that is probavly why there are traditions like getting drunk and dressing up that are not mentioned in the biblical scripture

[@MyNameBeginsWithC]

I live in a Orthodox Jewish area and the streets are filled with decorations for Purim, and every night since Saturday all I can hear is music and drunken singing 🎶 It’s brilliant and beautiful!

[@paulatristan8189]

Mayim your so cute😊 thank you for explaining Purim to me, I'm not Jewish but find it very interesting and delightful that you explain to us holidays and their meanings, different foods and I understand now. You Rock Mayim 🙌🎈💕👏👍❗🌟🌟🌟🙏

[@cherylworkman8114]

American pie

[@vidamitchell1529]

Paula Tristan she’s such a doll! So full of personality!

[@paulatristan8189]

Vida Mitchell yes she is I totally agree and cute as a button 😊👍👏💕 in fact getting ready to watch Big Bang 😊

[@BlackForlornRose]

She's so cute when she's all excited like this omg my heart

[@danacohen-almagor4543]

Mayim and Esther have something in common - they're both Queens Love you Mayim!

[@karma342]

I loved this video!! Both informative and funny lol

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

I find it really difficult to explain the stories behind the holiday of Purim (and some other Jewish holidays) to children, but you had a lot of fun interesting facts in this one that I loved, thank Mayim!

[@danirabinowitz5049]

I LOVE the story of Purim. Flat out, it's just a narrative masterpiece.

[@hotcreosote1]

Excellent story, well told! Thanks Mayim!

[@marektoth338]

you're awesome, Mayim. As always. Thanks. For being. Greetings...from Slovakia. (and yes, my brain did explode over this video!)

[@stephb9007]

I just started teaching at a Jewish school and this week has been a fun learning curve. It feels like a homecoming spirit week and the big party is tomorrow. I remembered your Hannukah video and I'm thankful you did this- My shiksa self really wants to understand my students. Today, fasting students were excused from PE. Naturally, we had a small classes, but magically lunch came around and 90% weren't fasting anymore 😂 (we don't fight that battle) I also thought a mezuzah was a magnetized door stop and tried grab it to prop a door open. Not good... I love being immersed in the religion and culture, I'll be looking forward to future videos, thank you and please don't stop!

[@mariayanakakisweeks8697]

I love learning about other cultures & religions, as well as the traditions and foods! Thank you for the fun & entertaining lesson 😊

[@jenstewart1229]

So cute! I'll never forget Purim now after seeing your little movie. Thanks Mayim!!

[@DaNieloBaCa]

Wow Mayim. I'm Spanish and I've been following you for years but never saw this video. I LOVED IT! Sooooo interesting. I am a (proud) Buddhist, but I find your videos about your religion SO interesting. and I think it's amazing that you do them,. It's great learning about other cultures and beliefs! Greetings from Spain! Un abrazo! :)

[@CHRISRTO1]

I love the story of Esther. Her bravery was amazing.

[@shabytin]

Love your enthusiasm!!! 😂 You’re so fun to watch and I learned so many things from this video. (From all of videos actually) You’re the best! Love you forever! :)

[@lenteilka2486]

In the camp of our church we were playing Esther's book once. And my friend (a boy) was playing two Jewish ladies in the same conversation and had a monologue about how the other non-Jewish citizens were expecting to get his house after Jews will be caught: "one of them even tried out the piano!" He said. We were having so much fun with that play. 😊

[@xondraluna9965]

Omg youre so excited and happy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!! 💛💛💛💛

[@JudithBisson]

I love all your videos, I’ve learned so much about the Jewish religion. It’s a complex and multi faceted, which makes it interesting to learn. Thank you Mayim 💝

[@natalief2508]

so interesting!! i had no idea that Purim was a thing, and you explained it so well, so thanks xx

[@Croi86]

I always thought Purim was a type of food... like porridge, grits or polenta! I learned so much with this video!

[@yoursugabumps]

This had to be one of your best videos! So fun! I love the book of Esther and as a Christian find it fascinating and inspring!

[@Cookingforacrowd]

You are great! Thank you for this fun history lesson! I didn’t know about Purim until this very moment!

[@r.m.g9135]

I appreciate so much everything I’ve learned from you about the celebrations and traditions of the Jewish faith, and your observance of and respect for the customs and traditions of the Jewish faith is inspiring. Thank you for sharing this important part of your family’s life with all of your followers!

[@JustHeAndMe7733]

I love the story of Esther! It's so powerful and beautiful. Just one more example that shows how deeply God loves the Jewish people. Your version was very fun. I enjoy when you share these types of things. The people, the purpose, the history, and the meaning behind traditions can really help people understand and appreciate the beauty of God's continuing love and favor for the Jewish people.

[@su-rv2uq]

"God's continuing love and favor of the Jewish people?" With love and favor like that, who needs enemies.

[@MyStylist.Naomi12]

Woooooo Purim!!!!! I love how you break down our holidays into something so meaningful and easy to understand! Makes it easier for me to explain the awesomeness to my friends by posting your videos on FB. Along with my own memories of super fun Purim days growing up!

[@TheNutlife]

Shalom.Great way to tell the story of Purim. Love it !

[@jasadragar9335]

Very interesting! Every vlog that you make teaches me something new. Thanks Mayim!

[@robinm537]

I love Purim. It's a fun holiday and when I was a kid my synagogue had a Purim festival with all these games that you can win prizes and you had to have a lot of sheckles. So Purim is so much fun!

[@abbiena450]

Wow...that was fantastic and entertaining. Thanks so much for it and Happy Purim. Hope you do this for all our holidays!!! חג שמח :)

[@allthingsnewwithkarin7864]

Hi Myiam! Thanks for this fun video! I’m Christian but your history is my history and our family celebrates Purim too. Esther is one of my favorite stories of all time. Thanks again. 🤩

[@sina-alavi1962]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnvUp2eweZuhptk watch this and you will see the other side of the purim

[@SakuraSackboy]

Thank you so much for these videos, my son and I watch them every holiday and it's really helping us learn about Judaism in a fun yet informative way!

[@whushaw]

Informative and entertaining, you did it again Mayim!

[@tinahutber946]

What an excellent story! Thank you for sharing, Mayim! :)

[@TheWarflight]

My roommate and I are drinking, dressed in silly costumes, and watching this right now. Purim is the only day a year I allow myself to drink, and the only day a year my roommate drinks... we missed temple tonight due to our lack of a car, but, we have recited the whole Magilla, and are drinking a rather pleasant corn mash whiskey I made a few years ago, and watching your video now. THANK YOU! Between you, and Accidental Talmudist, you have helped us retain our traditions when we can't get to temple. You are truly a rabbi (teacher) and a menche. Mazel tov! From two poor Jews!

[@purebride8600]

YOU NEED JESUS! REPENT OR PERISH, THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

[@middleofsomewhere444]

Wow I never knew about Purim. Thanks for teaching me!

[@persephonecanedo742]

My husband and I are both Buddhist but I LOVE this so much. I love religion and come from a background with so many different religions (I'm Middle Eastern and European) so I have always been pulled ib different ways but have always loved learning about religion. Thank you for this and I'll have to make these cookies they look so yummy!!!

[@couponville1]

Thanks for sharing. This is the first I'm hearing of this holiday.

[@micalabernathy3118]

Awesome video! Was just reading the book of Esther the other day. Love it.

[@janicekrol8320]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 mind is blown!! Love your kitchen cabinets by the way!

[@PapaTaurean]

Oh that Ester. Such a wonderful young lady. Happy Purim!!

[@Sari.T.N]

I really love your videos .... especially these that teach me a little something!

[@kellyhayes8902]

Great video! I love your videos where you talk about your faith & traditions. This is fascinating. Love ya!

[@satans_pancake4655]

the more i learn about Jewism the more I love the religion. You're holidays are lovely, i love learning about the culture and you being so excited about it is adorable

[@andreawales1938]

Learning about Judaism and reading Bible stories are two of my favorite things to do because I teach (Christian) Sunday School.

[@galihazan8167]

WHEN YOU SAID "hamen just thought he was there for a lit party" I AM DECEASED I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING

[@neeniedee]

I love this video. And I love reading the story of Esther.

[@mmom4969]

Love it! Fun way to teach us about your faith. I wondered what it was celebrating.

[@delemoslovelyandreap.8461]

There's one thing that is very repetitive in your videos...is that i/we always learn something new! This is so interesting, entertaining and informative! i Love you!! ❤

[@wildmugato]

I liked the black and white reenactment story and voice over. Thanks for the history lesson.

[@megan2176]

So glad I saw this! Purim is on my calendar and my kids asked about it, and I had no clue.... so I'll show them this video! Thanks! :)

[@periwinkledee323]

Thanks for the knowledge, Mayim! That was awesome. :D

[@bethie1]

Love this what a fantastic and fun way to share information on Purim.

[@jaystrees]

Thank you so much for this! You are the best teacher!

[@tammybradshaw7175]

Thank you my sister! You are such a great teacher! You broke that down! I'm Seventh-day Adventist....Basically, I'm a Christian Sabbath keeper! I sure appreciate you teaching about the importance of Purim from the Esther standpoint! May God Bless You Sister!!!!

[@natr0n]

Thanks for the lesson on Purim. I ate hamentashen cookies today after many years.

[@user-cf8pg5ut5l]

I am going to celebrate in Tel aViv. I wish you all happy purim.

[@claudiapereiracosta8779]

I loved this video!! I grew up listening to this story in church, but it was really interesting, informative and fun to hear it like that! Especially in the part of "Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ?!" Kisses from Brazil 😘 🇧🇷 Happy Purim!

[@lynngus55]

I went to a Purim festival a few years ago and had these cookies. They were delicious!! Thanks for the recipe

[@jcarcobaltss]

That was hilarious, entertaining, and educational! Thanks Mayim!❤️❤️

[@MrAlsfan5]

I always enjoy your videos Myam.

[@CMFStudios]

that was the best Purim story telling I have seen ever! You rock girl

[@fatladyfarmer2025]

Such a great video. Best explanation of Purim ever!

[@ShacharOz]

the best and funniest explanation of purim holiday traditions. thank you!

[@katiejaay1]

Absolutely the best religious story retelling ever.

[@Seth6000]

You are awesome Mayim!

[@MommaSchmoozeReviews]

LOVE YA GIRL! GO JEW! lol! i love your story telling! BOOOOOOO HAMAN! on a serious note, love how you make the story so informative!

[@blueboy7777777777777]

Hey Mayim, I just read the book. Thanks for the story in a nutshell. I just started going to a messianic congregation this year and I am getting back to the Jewish roots of our faith in Yeshua. I hope you know Him! I have always admired you, I think you’re fantastic! God bless, Blue

[@madalen532]

Thank you for this wonderful learning opportunity! :D

[@emilythompson3756]

Love Esther! Talk about being in the right place in the right moment.

[@CoffeeLover-mz7bk]

I love the way you told this!

[@george_elisabeth]

I love how excited you get about this stuff :)

[@ellesmom2495]

Love your energy girl! Happy Purim!

[@robertbloom3078]

That you Mayim. I love your enthusiasm. I've always loved Purim also. You're a great representative for our people. Keep up the wonderful videos. Thanks again.

[@raeannewood]

Fantastic video. Mayim's so excited it's adorable!😂

[@patriciahowellcassity767]

Thanks so much. I love the story of Esther, strong woman. I knew of cookie but did not know the holiday and all the connections. Greatly appreciated. May want to rethink your microphone, sound tinny.

[@vidamitchell1529]

Mayim I love the book of Ester and have read it so many times. It was so nice knowing about it as you told the story. You made it so fun! I don’t hate Jews, I love them!

[@aronolafsson9435]

Great video it really makes you think.

[@MaryJaneHancock]

Fun learning. Thanks for posting.

[@azurebreezes]

This is like Jewish 101 courses! Ancestry DNA says I am Jewish but I am clueless. I was raised Native American.

[@levib2945]

IamSchizo actually her representation of Purim was almost 100 percent accurate besides some minor detail ( like man being encouraged to dress like women) and nothing left about it

[@JL-zt8cl]

Mayim is a jewish supremacist. She supports the apartheid jewish supremacist state of Israel, (stolen from Arabs) shits on Thanksgiving but celebrates Purim, which is celebrating the slaughter and mock cannibalism of Persians.

[@christinecrosser631]

I found out that I too am genetic Jewish who wants to learn and reconnect with the religion they were forced to renounce. I think there are a lot of us.

[@bena1534]

Jorge Lopez 1 , she's not a Jewish supremacist tell me when did she say Jews are better than the other 2 ,Purim is not about genocide it's about resistance from genocide get your facts right

[@blanchekonieczka9935]

Jorge Lopez I support Israel! The land that was "stolen" was often waste land the Arabs sold to Jewish immigrants, at exorbitant prices, in the early 20th century. Deserts and swamps. The Jews irrigated the deserts and slowly enriched the soil. They drained the swamps. Through years of back breaking work they turned the waste lands into fertile farms and suddenly the Arabs were crying foul and wanted the land back. If you read the Bible the Lord said those nations that support Israel will prosper and those who oppose God's chosen people will fall.

[@dielaggla3097]

Wow, that is my new favourite videl from this channel :D was very funny and entertaining with a learning aspekt :) I rise both of my thumbs

[@gengenone1163]

I learn more about Purim with this video. Esther is one of my favorite characters in The Bible. And I had a great time watching the video. This was very well done thank you.

[@Djaaxx]

I loved your vidéo, thanks Mayim !

[@FreedomRover269]

Just learned about this holiday from one of my Israeli friends, and he suggested, and sent me this video to give me a starter in learning about it and I am so thankful he did. I have never viewed any of your more lighthearted videos on Jewish holidays but I am now definitely a subscriber. Thank you very much for this. It was so enjoyable, and started me on my path to learn more about this holiday. Your friend Allen Miller A Texas Christian Zionist!

[@jeinsteincanas7031]

I have been seeing recently your videos and I like very much your enthusiasm... and the facts in Jewish culture I just love those because I always love to learn new things.

[@shawnmcquillan3874]

Queen Esther!! Bless you !

[@kristingibbons6845]

Loved this so much😄

[@baldpornstar]

I enjoy learning about your heritage. Very informative video.

[@sha46327]

"Which is super weird, but it doesn't really matter because they're _deliciooouuus_ !" HAHAHAAA, you're freakin' hilarious - and informative, I had no idea of any of this. Thanks for sharing, Mayim! And for the cookie recipe, they sound sooooo good! ♥

[@thewolfhippo5525]

You telling the story of Esther made my day! 😂

[@HannahJ]

I'm not Jewish but we studied a book called "For Such a Time as This" so we were going to have a Purim party including reading hte story and booing the baddie lol. Great fun!

[@mrsCooki1]

This was greate! I love to learn more about the jewish traditions from you. Thanks Mayim you are greate!

[@joannesquires4025]

This video was so entertaining! Thanks for sharing.

[@terriclark1659]

I love all your videos . I'm Catholic but I love to learn about other people's religion I think it's interesting and thank you for teaching me.

[@fani77]

Sounds like so much fun!