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Purim Food FAQ

Learn about the symbolism of different Purim food. Why do Jews eat hamantashen pastries on Purim? Why is it customary to eat filled foods, like kreplach, on Purim? Why are there poppy seeds in many traditional Purim dishes? Why do some people eat a vegetarian meal for Seudat Purim?
Why do Jews eat kreplach on Purim?
Why do Jews eat kreplach on Purim?
Why do Jews eat hamantashen pastries on Purim?
Why do Jews eat hamantashen pastries on Purim?

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