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The Levitt family of Silver Spring, Md., dressed in Harry Potter costumes for Purim in 2011; the family does not celebrate Halloween, preferring instead to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim.  Photo courtesy of the Levitt family.

Is Purim the Jewish Halloween? Some Jews say no

Lauren Markoe | Feb 19, 2013

On Purim, as on Halloween, children dress up and goodies are given out. But some Jews take care not to think of Purim as their Jewish Halloween.

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