Best Supporting Actor
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechAnd the Oscar goes to Mordechai…. and you!
The Hidden Story of Queen Esther: A Video Series
A startling 6-part series that reveals the profound relevance of Purim.
Every Inch Counts
by Sara Debbie GutfreundSometimes one inch can lead to a mile. Purim shows us how.
Purim’s Non-Heroes
by Rabbi Dovid RosenfeldThe marked inactivity of the Purim story’s main characters holds the key to the story.
Purim’s Wakeup Call
by Rabbi Efrem GoldbergPurim is unfolding again right before our very eyes. How can we go about business as usual?
Purim and Iran
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsStartling parallels between ancient Persia and Israel’s predicament today.
Purim and the Masks We Wear
by Rabbi Ari KahnThe deeper meaning behind dressing up in costumes on Purim.
Purim and Spain's Hidden Jews
by Libi AstaireWhy Purim best expressed their loyalty to their Jewish heritage.
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How Not To Stop Intermarriage
by Rabbi Dovid ZaudererHaman hits the bull's-eye of this perplexing Jewish problem.
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Purim and Nature
by Rabbi Doniel BaronUnderstanding the Hebrew word "teva" sheds light on the story of Purim.
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Remembering Amalek
by Paysach FreedmanAmalek had a vested interest in attacking the Jewish people, whose very existence proved the existence of God to the world.
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Esther's Echo to the Past
by Janet S. Sunness, M.D.Fascinating connections between Esther and the biblical figures of Sarah, Joseph and Saul.
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Remember Amalek
by Mois NavonA lesson on Divine Providence in memory of the fallen Torah students of Mercaz HaRav, hy"d.
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Esther's Hidden Strength
by Rebbetzin Tziporah HellerEsther was a lonely orphan who developed within herself the unusual qualities of piercing through veils and touching all hearts.
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The Villainy of Vashti
by Rebbetzin Tziporah HellerThe character of Queen Vashti in the Purim story helps us define what it means to be a hero or a villain.
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Becoming a Holy Drunk
by Rabbi Boruch LeffIt seems a bit funny, but getting drunk on Purim can be a spiritual experience.
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The Doubting Heart
by Rabbi Noson WeiszPurim changed our relationship to God from being driven by fear to being driven by love.
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Purim Metamorphosis: A Fable
by Rabbi Zelig PliskinOne Purim, I woke up as a turtle. Now how would you feel if you found yourself transformed into a turtle?
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Drink 'Till You...
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsL'chaim! What's behind the unique mitzvah of getting drunk on Purim?
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Purim Vs. Yom Kippur
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsPurim is holier than Yom Kippur? They didn’t teach that in Hebrew school!
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Mystical Insights of Adar
by Rabbi Max WeimanEvery Jewish month has its unique kabbalistic power. "Conquering your enemies" is the opportunity of Adar.
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Seventh of Adar
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsHaman picked this day as the best time to plot the destruction of the Jewish people. His calculations left out one crucial thing...
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From Shushan to Jerusalem
by Yaffa GanzPurim is the time of sudden reversal, a time to prepare for the rebuilding of eternal Jerusalem.
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Discovering Jewish Identity
by Rabbi Shimon ApisdorfWhen the Jews attended the king's party, they thought it was all just a "good time". Or was it a slap in the face of Jewish culture and tradition?
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Haman: Heir to Amalek
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsAmalek, the nation that personified evil, insisted that God was absent in the world and everything happened by chance.
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The Deeper Meaning of Hamentaschen
by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of JerusalemRising above evil on Purim.
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Principles of the Soul: #7 - Purim, Soul and Your Role in History
by Rabbi Chaim LevinePurim teaches us that nothing is random, and that every soul has a role to play in the Divine tapestry called history.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
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As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
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Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
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Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
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Moshe, Miriam and Prophecy
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Aging Ungracefully
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
This is Israel: Resilience
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
