«...in many parts of the world and throughout Jewish history it was the time for adults to engage in masquerade.» –Danan, Julie Hilton (21. mars 1997): «Purim wears many masks» i: Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, 49 (27); se også Levertov, Yossi (18. mars 2011): «Masked miracles»[daud lenkje], Jewishaz