HAMANTASCHEN One of the most beloved customs of Purim is eating the tri-cornered Hamantaschen, which are traditionally filled with poppy, prune jam, or any other filling one desires. Their origin is unclear, although proof of their existence dates back hundreds of years. Some have suggested that they resemble a three-corner hat worn by Haman, but there is no proof of that having been the case (nor is there necessarily a good reason to emulate Haman’s fashion). Others maintain that they were originally called Oznai Haman [ears of Haman] because they are shaped like an ear and legend has it that Haman was deaf. Still others maintain that the term refers to Haman’s downfall, as Hamantasch can be broken into two words, Haman — tasch, which means “weakened.” Yet another possibility is that their unique shape which conceals their filling and recalls the “hidden” nature of the miracle.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:30:00 +0000
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