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The Structure of the Haggadah
The Structure of the Haggadah
Rabbi Gold’s shiur is sponsored in memory of the 30th yartzeit of חנה לאה בת יוסף Eshet chayil of יחיאל שטערן ז”ל by Kaylie Berger and Faygie Hadari; in Loving Memory...
Mar 13, 2018
By Rabbi Dr. Sholom Gold
The Seder: Creating the Final Redemption
The Seder: Creating the Final Redemption
If you think the Seder night is a culinary experience you missed the point. What are we trying to accomplish on the night seder? Why do we begin and end with...
Mar 13, 2018
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Recognition and Rejoicement
Recognition and Rejoicement
 Shiur provided courtesy of Naaleh.com Adapted by Channie Koplowitz Stein             An integral part of the Haggadah is the recitation of Hallel comprised of five paragraphs from Psalms. The Hallel begins with...
Mar 9, 2018
By Shira Smiles
Machatzit HaShekel: How Getting Drunk, Dressing Up and Ignoring Hashem Hold the Key to Understanding Purim.
Machatzit HaShekel: How Getting Drunk, Dressing Up and Ignoring...
Delivered at the OU Israel Center, 13 Adar 5778 (February 28, 2018)
Mar 4, 2018
By Rabbi Ian Pear
Purim to Parah: “COW FIX” – It Worked for Achashverosh
Purim to Parah: “COW FIX” – It Worked for...
What is the connection between Purim, Parshat Parah and whether or not the Midrash means that Vashti had an actual tail? Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 4, 2018
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Rav Moshe Wolfson Reveals How Kedushas Yerushalayim Rescued Shushan
Rav Moshe Wolfson Reveals How Kedushas Yerushalayim Rescued Shushan
Where did Haman find a tree that was 50 amot tall (75 to 100 feet)!?! Why was there an image of Shushan on one of the gates of the Beit HaMikdash?...
Mar 4, 2018
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Why Can’t We All Have the Same Purim: The Amazing Approaches of the Ramban and Chasam Sofer
Why Can’t We All Have the Same Purim: The...
Why did they see fit, on Purim, a holiday of unity, to make Purim 2 separate days? Where else do we ever see 2 options for fulfilling a mitzvah? Shiur provided...
Mar 4, 2018
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
The Ultimate V’nahapoch Hu
The Ultimate V’nahapoch Hu
Why were the 10 sons of Haman hanged – is there any indication in the Megillah itself? An answer from Rav Yehonatan Eibushitz in the Yaarot Devash. Shiur provided courtesy of Torah...
Mar 4, 2018
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Lomdut of Ta’anit Esther: Rav Aharon Turtzin’s Analysis of Rabbeinu Tam
Lomdut of Ta’anit Esther: Rav Aharon Turtzin’s Analysis of...
  Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 1, 2018
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik Speaks at Book Launch for Megillat Esther With the Rav’s Commentary
Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik Speaks at Book Launch...
Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik Speaks with opening remarks by Rabbi Moshe Genack at OU Press Book Launch for Megillat Esther With the Rav’s Commentary. Rabbi Soloveichik discusses the moral power...
Mar 1, 2018
By OU Staff

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