Post-Purim

Purim is over, but there's still some business to take care of: There's the day after Purim, which is a holiday too, and two important Torah readings in the weeks that follow.

Shushan Purim

When Jerusalem and other walled cities celebrate

By Naftali Silberberg

Held on the day after Purim, "Shushan Purim" is when residents of Jerusalem and other ancient walled cities celebrate this joyous holiday.

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Parah and Hachodesh

Preparations for Passover now begin in earnest. On the home front, Operation Chametz-Free House kicks into high gear. On the synagogue front, we supplement the weekly Torah readings with two special Pre-Passover readings.