Five Megillot facts for kids
Five Megillot are five books found in the Hebrew Bible (also called Tanakh) under Ketuvim, which are read out during Holy Days of Judaism. They are: Song of Songs used during Passover, Ruth used on Shavuot, Lamentations used on the 9th of Av, Ecclesiastes used during Sukkot, Esther for the holiday of Purim.
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A cabinet containing the five megillot in order from right to left. (Esther is in the wooden case on the left.)
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