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Yes, Haman is the bad guy!! May his name be blotted out!! If, King Saul, had obeyed the Holy One, and rid the land of ALL Amalakites, as he was commanded, we would not have this story. But, because, King Saul, allowed some of the offspring of King Agag to live, here centuries later, Haman is wanting to even the score because Saul/the Jews killed off most of his people.
And those are good questions, of which there are many answers depending on who you ask.
The cookies are known as Haman's Pockets, or Haman's Hats, Hanan's ears, or even Haman's donkey ears...
One story is they are his triagular-shaped pockets which held sliver coins to help fund the killing of the Jews.
Another story is he had a three cornered hat.
And yet another story goes like this, this is one I like...
The most well-known Purim treat is the triangular, filled pastry called hamantaschen, a Yiddish term meaning "Haman's pockets." It most probably a variation on the German treat called a "mohntaschen" (poppyseed pocket). It is a simple alliteration to go from "mohn" to "Haman." The first recorded mention of this treat is in a poem that dates to the 11th century. There is a tradition that the shape is reminiscent of the hats worn by the officers of the Persian court, including Haman. The pastry itself is filled with poppyseeds, prune, almond paste, or various jams. Another tradition has it that the filling, which is hidden in the traditional yeast dough, symbolizes God's hidden presence, in the Book of Esther.
That is absolutely nice of you to answer my questions. And very interesting. Do you have a copy of the poem or know where I can find it? Also I would love the recipe for my wife. I notice you said "here", are you in Isreal? Would to God I should be blessed to visit again.
