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By the Numbers
13 Facts You Should Know About the Book of Esther
The biblical book that tells the story of Purim, reading it from a handwritten scroll is one of the four mitzvahs of the holiday.
The biblical book that tells the story of Purim, reading it from a handwritten scroll is one of the four mitzvahs of the holiday.
Your Questions
On a Friday Purim, when do I perform all the day's mitzvot?
Purim on Friday is a fairly unusual occurrence, and requires some planning in order to fulfill all the mitzvot in their proper time, and still be ready for Shabbat on time...
Purim on Friday is a fairly unusual occurrence, and requires some planning in order to fulfill all the mitzvot in their proper time, and still be ready for Shabbat on time...
The Origins of the Grager: Why We Boo Haman
Rabbi David Abudraham (14th century, Spain) writes that there had been an earlier custom for children to draw a picture or write the name of Haman on wood or stones
Rabbi David Abudraham (14th century, Spain) writes that there had been an earlier custom for children to draw a picture or write the name of Haman on wood or stones
Freeman Files
Can Judaism Be Fun?
Some say G‑d created the world so we could party. It’s only half true. He created it so He could party with us. Which is basically the idea of a mitzvah . . .
Some say G‑d created the world so we could party. It’s only half true. He created it so He could party with us. Which is basically the idea of a mitzvah . . .
Parshah
Why Is the Kiyor (Laver) Not Listed With the Other Vessels?
What is the connection between the half-shekel donation and the Kiyor?
What is the connection between the half-shekel donation and the Kiyor?
Turn Regret Into Relief
This exercise will unburden you. It will allow you to rise above the hurt, the shame and the resentments.
This exercise will unburden you. It will allow you to rise above the hurt, the shame and the resentments.
History
The Siege and Double Salvation of 18th-Century Tiberias
The historic Jewish community of Tiberias celebrates several mini “Purims,” each one tracing back to another miracle in its tumultuous history.
The historic Jewish community of Tiberias celebrates several mini “Purims,” each one tracing back to another miracle in its tumultuous history.
Lifestyle
Download Our New Egg-Free Purim Cookbook for 2025
Struggling with high egg prices? Discover some easy ways to cut them out!
Struggling with high egg prices? Discover some easy ways to cut them out!
Earning a livelihood is as difficult as splitting the sea
— Talmud, Pesachim 118a
Print Magazine
G‑d is always with the oppressed. Even if the oppressor is righteous and the oppressed is wicked, our sages tell us, G‑d is with the oppressed. (Lev. Rabba 27:5)
Visit the prisoners and bring them some happiness. Even if they are guilty; even if, in your eyes, they deserve whatever misery they have. Sit with them, as o...
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