Crash Course on Purim

A big picture overview capturing the meaning and joy of the holiday.

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ABC's of Purim

ABC's of Purim

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Summing up the Purim holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat.

Understand Purim in 5 Minutes or Less

Understand Purim in 5 Minutes or Less

by Rabbi David Fohrman

The quick scoop on Judaism’s most enigmatic holiday.

Learn Hebrew: Purim

Learn Hebrew: Purim

by Shira Cohen-Regev

Celebrating our deliverance from the clutches of evil.

Purim in Persia

Purim in Persia

by Rabbi Ken Spiro

Another feast celebrating God's abandonment of Israel puts in motion a plot to annihilate the Jews.

Ganza Megillah

Ganza Megillah

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A detailed summary of the Purim story - the next best thing to reading the whole megillah by yourself.

Purim Potential

Purim Potential

How to take off your mask and show the real you. (2 min.)

Purim: The Miracle of Jewish Survival

Purim: The Miracle of Jewish Survival

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

A primer on the history and meaning of Purim.

60-Second Megillah Overview

60-Second Megillah Overview

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

A quick play-by-play recounting of the Purim story - how Mordechai and Esther pulled off the save of the century.

The Choice of Adar

The Choice of Adar

by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Purim teaches us to appreciate the world's awesome beauty, amidst so much chaos and horror.

Historical Overview

Historical Overview

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

The key points of history show how easily the mighty can fall, and how survival of the Jews depends on a connection to God.

Lively Megillah Overview

Lively Megillah Overview

by Rabbi Avi Geller

The Book of Esther, based on the Talmud, Midrash and commentary of the Malbim.

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