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By the Numbers
13 Facts You Should Know About the Book of Esther
The biblical book that tells the story of Purim, reading it from a handwritten scroll is one of the four mitzvahs of the holiday.
The biblical book that tells the story of Purim, reading it from a handwritten scroll is one of the four mitzvahs of the holiday.
Your Questions
The Origins of the Grager: Why We Boo Haman
Rabbi David Abudraham (14th century, Spain) writes that there had been an earlier custom for children to draw a picture or write the name of Haman on wood or stones
Rabbi David Abudraham (14th century, Spain) writes that there had been an earlier custom for children to draw a picture or write the name of Haman on wood or stones
What Does the Name Esther Mean?
Esther is a popular Jewish name, most closely associated with Queen Esther.
Esther is a popular Jewish name, most closely associated with Queen Esther.
Halachah for Life
History
The Siege and Double Salvation of 18th-Century Tiberias
The historic Jewish community of Tiberias celebrates several mini “Purims,” each one tracing back to another miracle in its tumultuous history.
The historic Jewish community of Tiberias celebrates several mini “Purims,” each one tracing back to another miracle in its tumultuous history.
Blog
The Rebbe’s Request for This Sunday
The Rebbe called for joy-inducing Torah-study gatherings and even exchanging food gifts and giving charity on the Sunday following a Friday Purim
The Rebbe called for joy-inducing Torah-study gatherings and even exchanging food gifts and giving charity on the Sunday following a Friday Purim
Freeman Files
Can Judaism Be Fun?
Some say G‑d created the world so we could party. It’s only half true. He created it so He could party with us. Which is basically the idea of a mitzvah . . .
Some say G‑d created the world so we could party. It’s only half true. He created it so He could party with us. Which is basically the idea of a mitzvah . . .
Parshah
Why Is the Kiyor (Laver) Not Listed With the Other Vessels?
What is the connection between the half-shekel donation and the Kiyor?
What is the connection between the half-shekel donation and the Kiyor?
Turn Regret Into Relief
This exercise will unburden you. It will allow you to rise above the hurt, the shame and the resentments.
This exercise will unburden you. It will allow you to rise above the hurt, the shame and the resentments.
Video
The Silly Bird and the Wily Fox: Two Purim Parables
The Midrash gives a parable for the story of Haman’s plot against the Jews...
The Midrash gives a parable for the story of Haman’s plot against the Jews...
Podcasts
Everything Jewish You Need to Know This Week
In today’s episode, we’ve got cheese secrets, three distinct genocidal nutcases, and the philosopher’s stone; it’s time for your jewish week.
In today’s episode, we’ve got cheese secrets, three distinct genocidal nutcases, and the philosopher’s stone; it’s time for your jewish week.
Lifestyle
Download Our New Egg-Free Purim Cookbook
Struggling with high egg prices? Discover some easy ways to cut them out!
Struggling with high egg prices? Discover some easy ways to cut them out!
To differentiate between the holy and the profane, and between the impure and the pure.
— Leviticus 10:10
Print Magazine
Yom Kippur is described in many ways. One very poignant description is that it is “once in a year.”
You see, the human soul is also described in many ways, with five different names, each describing a deeper level of her being. The fifth, deepest level is called yechidah, which means “one and unique.” Yechidah is th...
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