Shushan Purim
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsAre you a resident of a "walled city"? If so, you'll celebrate Purim on a different day than other Jews.
The fast of the 13th of Adar is intended to hone the soul and galvanize Jewish strength for the challenges ahead.
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Are you a resident of a "walled city"? If so, you'll celebrate Purim on a different day than other Jews.
During the holiday of Purim, we read the book of Esther twice - it is a peculiar bible story, the only one where God is not mentioned.
Giving food and money spurs feelings of camaraderie and unity among Jews. It's also a special mitzvah on Purim.
In-depth laws for how to do Matanot La'evyonim correctly!
In-depth laws for how to do the mitzvah correctly!
Get out the silly string and fire up the oven. It's the wackiest time of the Jewish year. But don't forget the rules.
In the weeks surrounding Purim, the Torah gives us four special messages to remember the season by and to inspire the rest of the year.
In-depth laws for the mitzvah of commemorating Machatzit HaShekel.