Adar I Video

Why the constant focus on joy, and how do we increase in our joy during the month of Adar? Comparing and contrasting the holidays of Purim and Pesach sheds light on how to serve
G-d with greater joy.

Learn the mystical dimension of the Jewish month embedded in its Hebrew name, mazal, tribe, attribute and more. The Hebrew zodiac for Adar is “dagim” (fish), a.k.a. Pisces.

The Torah tells us not to pay attention to astrological influences, but it also tells us that Adar is a month full of “mazal” (good fortune). How do we reconcile these concepts?

How does the Rambam view happiness? Discover how you can implement the Rambam’s ideas for a better and happier life. This powerful lecture is in honor of marking the 44th Siyum HaRambam—completing the study program of Rambam.

Explore secrets embedded in the month of Adar and discover how to open ourselves to good fortune, with a special focus on decoding the meaning behind the associated Hebrew letters.

During the month of Adar we have access to the highest source of light and G-dliness, and we have the ability to bring it down into our emotions.

The Jewish leap year contains 13 months, instead of the regular twelve—i.e., an extra month is added at the end of the year (another Adar). What is the meaning behind this added month?

Your wedding date falls out at just the right time to “increase in joy,” since there are sixty days of Adar this year.

May you share joyous news – the month of Adar brings especially good fortune, as does the following month, Nissan.

Some melancholy people take issue with celebrating during the first month of Adar. Why argue with those joyless people? The Rema rules, “A cheerful person always celebrates.” If there was room for doubt, “always celebrate.”

This is for the wedding in an auspicious time. It’s in the month of Adar, so you must be extra joyous. May your wellsprings spread to the outside; with increased joy. (Collage)

How a shift in mindset helps us beat the blues and remain happy, even in tough times.