Purim 2013 is on February 24th.
Lessons from Achashverosh
And it was in the days of Achashverosh – the Achashverosh who ruled from Hodu to Kush – one hundred and twenty provinces. (Megilat Esther 1:1) 1. The messages of the Megilah story The story related in Megilat Esther is constructed around the interplay between four personalities. Mordechai and Esther are the hero and [...]
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When Ignorance is Bliss
We Jews have been accused of many things over the centuries but not valuing knowledge, and not striving to distinguish between good and evil have not been amongst them. The rabbis devoted a great deal of their energy and thought to highlight the contrasts in life, specifically between right and wrong, good and evil. Our [...]
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The Obligation to Sleep on Purim
One of the lesser-known duties of the Purim holiday is the obligation to sleep. This obligation is mentioned explicitly in the Rema: “A person should drink more than he his accustomed to, so that he may sleep” (OC 695:2). The source for this obligation is the statement of Rava, that a person is obligated “livsumei [...]
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Parshat Ki Tisa 5772: Torah Tidbits Audio
A Fun and Real look at Purim with a bit of Ki Tisa – Torah Tidbits Audio for Parshat Ki Tisa and Purim
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Purim: Lifting The Veil and Uncovering The Mask
Purim: Lifting The Veil and Uncovering The Mask – The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman.
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Purim: The Religious Significance of a Flat Tire
The Religious Significance of a Flat Tire – Parshat Hashavua from Yerushalayim presented by Rabbi Dr. Sholom Gold. Recorded at the Avrom Silver Jerusalem College for Adults.
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The OU’s Ot Yomit
Learn Ot Yomit (Ois Yoimis) with the Orthodox Union Rabbi Weinreb on Ot Yomit Rabbi Jack Abramowitz Ot Yomit Shiur First It was Daf Yomi, then Nach Yomi; OU Webcast of New Torah Learning Cycle Begins Purim. Torah is for every Jew; make it yours with Ot Yomit online. We look forward to learning with [...]
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