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title: "Hebrew for Purim"
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question: "How do you say happy Purim in Hebrew?"
answer: "Chag Purim sameach. In a mixed English-Hebrew family, “Purim sameach” is what you will actually hear."
description: "Purim greetings in Hebrew: chag Purim sameach, mishloach manot, and what to say in costume. How Israelis actually mark the day."
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# Hebrew for Purim

Purim is loud, costumed, and full of food parcels. The greeting is chag Purim sameach. The phrase you need at the door is mishloach manot.

פורים. Tuesday 23 March 2027 (walled cities: Wednesday 24 March).

## What do you say?

| Hebrew | Transliteration | English |
| --- | --- | --- |
| חג פורים שמח | Chag Purim sameach | Happy Purim |
| משלוח מנות | Mishloach manot | Sending food parcels |
| תחפושת | Tachposet | Costume |