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Tetzaveh
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How to Celebrate Purim @ Home: 10 Tips
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that when there’s a will, there’s a way. And since G‑d certainly wills it, it’s up to us to find that way.
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that when there’s a will, there’s a way. And since G‑d certainly wills it, it’s up to us to find that way.
13 Questions: Take the Megillah Story Quiz!
Do you remember the entire story of Purim? See how well you do!
Do you remember the entire story of Purim? See how well you do!
Your Questions
What Is Purim?
Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday that celebrates the miraculous events told in the Book of Esther. It is celebrated by reading the Megillah, giving gifts, distributing charity, and feasting.
Purim is a joyous Jewish holiday that celebrates the miraculous events told in the Book of Esther. It is celebrated by reading the Megillah, giving gifts, distributing charity, and feasting.
Why Did Mordecai Not Bow to Haman?
Only one justification is recorded in the Megillah: “Because I am a Jew.” The Sages unpacked what this means.
Only one justification is recorded in the Megillah: “Because I am a Jew.” The Sages unpacked what this means.
Why Did Some of Mordechai's Peers Disapprove of Him?
Mordechai was "great ... and accepted by most of his brethren." Why just most? Was it just "politics"?
Mordechai was "great ... and accepted by most of his brethren." Why just most? Was it just "politics"?
Why Does the Jewish Calendar Follow the Moon?
Our sages tell us that the Jews count based on the moon and are compared to the moon.
Our sages tell us that the Jews count based on the moon and are compared to the moon.
What Does the Jewish Last Name Bitton Mean?
This name is fairly common among Jews of North African descent. What does it mean?
This name is fairly common among Jews of North African descent. What does it mean?
Personal Purim
Printable Purim @ Home Companion
Will you be spending purim at home, with most of the day filled with soft silence instead of song and celebration? Here is something for you to print and enjoy.
Will you be spending purim at home, with most of the day filled with soft silence instead of song and celebration? Here is something for you to print and enjoy.
The Hamantaschen That Brought Tears to a Holocaust Survivor
We were hesitant, but we still put on costumes, took our hamantaschen and knocked at the door.
We were hesitant, but we still put on costumes, took our hamantaschen and knocked at the door.
Are You Still Isolating? Here Is a Lesson From Esther
L’chaim and happy Purim from your friends @ Chabad.org
L’chaim and happy Purim from your friends @ Chabad.org
Parshah
Down to the Details
"In Parshat Tetzaveh we see that there are functions that are indispensable for the Tabernacle’s overall structure to work and achieve its purpose; without them, it simply does not respond"
"In Parshat Tetzaveh we see that there are functions that are indispensable for the Tabernacle’s overall structure to work and achieve its purpose; without them, it simply does not respond"
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The righteous promise little and do a lot; the wicked promise much and don't do even a little
— Talmud, Bava Metzia 87a
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Afterlife is a very rational, natural consequence of the order of things.
After all, nothing is ever lost—even the body only transforms into earth. But nothing is lost.
So too, the person you are is never lost. That person—that soul—only returns to its origin.
If your soul became acutely attached to the material worl...
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