4505. PURIM – KURDISH JEWS CUSTOM OF HANGING AND BURNING A LARGE EFFIGY OF HAMAN. PEOPLE ARE DANCING AND REJOYCING ARROUND THE FIRE WHILE SOME LEAP OVER IT. THIS CUSTOM IS MENTIONED IN THE TRACTATE SANHEDRIN IN THE TALMUD.
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