The Shabbos preceding Purim is known as “Shabbos Zachor” because of the special Torah portion we read on that day. Parshas Zachor details the battle against Amalek during the reign […]
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One of the large wireless phone carriers touts its service using the tagline, “It’s all about the network.” Or, something like that. It’s possible I’m confusing it because I don’t […]
If a day could be assigned a catchphrase, the choice for Purim would be obvious: “v’nahafoch hu,” “and it was reversed.” In fact, this phrase from the Megilla, “v’nahafoch hu” […]
In both Parshas Ki Sisa and the story of Purim, Bnei Yisroel united as one to try to accomplish a goal. In the story of Purim, Bnei Yisroel united by […]
In a verse said daily during the Shacharis services, we praise Hashem as “the One who heals the broken-hearted, and bandages their sorrows”. The question may be asked: Isn’t the […]
In Parashas Korach, when the Jews complained in the Wilderness, the Torah tells us that an epidemic broke out, and Moshe directed Aharon to offer the special Incense offering (ketores) […]
The Torah says that a person is not permitted to dress in the clothing of the opposite gender, but I’ve seen people do this when they dress up in Purim […]
Why do Jews drink on Purim? Where does this custom originate? Is everyone obligated to drink? Does the mitzvah have to be fulfilled with wine? The Talmud (Megillah 7b) states […]
The primary focus on Purim is the story of the Megillah (Book of Esther).The Megillah contains a rather long and detailed account of what transpired.It begins by telling us what […]
