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Fast of Esther

Fast of Esther

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The fast of the 13th of Adar is intended to hone the soul and galvanize Jewish strength for the challenges ahead.

Shushan Purim

Shushan Purim

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Are you a resident of a "walled city"? If so, you'll celebrate Purim on a different day than other Jews.

Reading the Megillah

Reading the Megillah

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The laws of reading the book of Esther twice on Purim.

Gifts to Friends and the Poor

Gifts to Friends and the Poor

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Giving food and money spurs feelings of camaraderie and unity among Jews. It's also a special mitzvah on Purim.

Gifts to the Poor

Gifts to the Poor

by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger

In-depth laws for how to do Matanot La'evyonim correctly!

Laws of Mishloach Manot

Laws of Mishloach Manot

by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger

In-depth laws for how to do the mitzvah correctly!

The Festive Purim Meal

The Festive Purim Meal

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Get out the silly string afor the wackiest time of the Jewish year. But don't forget the rules.

The Half-Shekel

The Half-Shekel

by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger

In-depth laws for the mitzvah of commemorating Machatzit HaShekel.

June 19, 2013 / 11 Tammuz 5773

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