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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 Senate just voted to extend Daylight Saving time right through the winter. What does this mean for Torah-observant Jews?
The Senate just voted to extend Daylight Saving time right through the winter. What does this mean for Torah-observant Jews?
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.
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The study of Zohar exalts the soul; study of Midrash arouses the heart; Psalms with tears scours the vessel [of the soul - i.e., the body.]
— Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch (1789-1866)
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