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by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
In the weeks surrounding Purim, four special Torah readings inspire the rest of the year.
The fast of the 13th of Adar is intended to hone the soul and galvanize Jewish strength for the challenges ahead.
Are you a resident of a "walled city"? If so, you'll celebrate Purim on a different day than other Jews.
The laws of reading the book of Esther twice on Purim.
Giving food and money spurs feelings of camaraderie and unity among Jews. It's also a special mitzvah on Purim.
by Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger
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 afor the wackiest time of the Jewish year. But don't forget the rules.
In-depth laws for the mitzvah of commemorating Machatzit HaShekel.
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