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By the Numbers
Queen Esther in the Bible
As told in the Book of Esther (the Purim story), Esther was a Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia, a position that allowed her to save her people from death.
As told in the Book of Esther (the Purim story), Esther was a Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia, a position that allowed her to save her people from death.
Play Purim True or False!
Here's a fun game to see how much you know about the joyous holiday of Purim.
Here's a fun game to see how much you know about the joyous holiday of Purim.
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.
What Does Extending Daylight Saving Time Mean for the Jews?
The House just voted to extend Daylight Saving time right through the winter. What does this mean for Torah-observant Jews?
The House just voted to extend Daylight Saving time right through the winter. What does this mean for Torah-observant Jews?
Video
The Purim Story in Miniature
Who says puppets are just for kids? Learn the Purim story, plus a life-lesson from an adorable team of animated puppets.
Who says puppets are just for kids? Learn the Purim story, plus a life-lesson from an adorable team of animated puppets.
Victory in Our Times
An address to children: Thousands of years ago there lived the wicked Haman, who wanted to do bad to the Jewish People. But they were not afraid, and they remained loyal to Judaism, to Mordechai and Esther, and to their teachers who showed them how a Jew should live his daily life. What connection does Haman have to a Jewish child today?
An address to children: Thousands of years ago there lived the wicked Haman, who wanted to do bad to the Jewish People. But they were not afraid, and they remained loyal to Judaism, to Mordechai and Esther, and to their teachers who showed them how a Jew should live his daily life. What connection does Haman have to a Jewish child today?
Parshah
"But Not Too Humble!"
We should never be so humble that we miss out on our mission and purpose in life.
We should never be so humble that we miss out on our mission and purpose in life.
What Is the Key to a Good Life?
When you’re going about your regular day, it’s easy to forget G-d and let the ego come roaring in.
When you’re going about your regular day, it’s easy to forget G-d and let the ego come roaring in.
On the Calendar
The Fast of Esther
On the day before Purim, we fast to commemorate how our ancestors fasted during the events leading to the Purim miracle.
On the day before Purim, we fast to commemorate how our ancestors fasted during the events leading to the Purim miracle.
Shushan Purim
Held on the day after Purim, "Shushan Purim" is when residents of Jerusalem and other ancient walled cities celebrate this joyous holiday.
Held on the day after Purim, "Shushan Purim" is when residents of Jerusalem and other ancient walled cities celebrate this joyous holiday.
Purim Reading
A Purim Where the Gift Was a New Friend
I looked around. Something told me to give the package to the people across the street.
I looked around. Something told me to give the package to the people across the street.
In Case You Missed It
There are two ways to get warm on a cold winter day: a) build a fire, which warms everyone else in the room as well; or b) wrap yourself in furs, which conserves your own warmth but does not generate any heat or warm anyone else. Thus chassidim would say: “Don’t be a tzaddik in a fur coat!”
Print Magazine
Blind faith believes that which it is told, because it wants to believe.
Intellect believes that which it understands, because it wants to attain understanding.
Wisdom believes that which is true, because it is true.
Wisdom doesn’t have to fit that which some self-serving faith wishes to believe. Neither does it await...
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