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Purim - How-to
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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. |
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Reading the Megillah
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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. |
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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. |
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Gifts to the Poor
by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger
In-depth laws for how to do Matanot La'evyonim correctly! |
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Laws of Mishloach Manot
by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger
In-depth laws for how to do the mitzvah correctly! |
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The Festive Meal
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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. |
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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. |
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Four Parshiot
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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. |
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The Half-Shekel
by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger
In-depth laws for the mitzvah of commemorating Machatzit HaShekel. |
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