Purim

This special presentation highlights scenes of Purim farbrengens with the Rebbe throughout the years.

Likkutei Sichos, Vol. VII, p. 20ff. I. In many years,[I.e., whenever there is a leap year.] Parshas Vayikra is read on a Shabbos which is close to Purim. This leads to the conclusion that the significance and positive quality of Purim is alluded to in thi...

There is something strange in the name of Purim. Firstly, it is a Persian word (meaning “lots”—the lots that Haman cast in deciding when to issue his decree against the Jews). And secondly, its reference is to the danger with which the Jews were confronte...

He saw him coming. Everyone else knelt to prostrate himself, but Mordechai sat upright. As Haman approached, his eyes met Mordechai’s. They didn’t see anger or rebellion, but rather the calm, resolute gaze of someone who knows what he stands for and choos...

Signs of Distinction The Megillah describes the outcome of the Purim story with one brief phrase:Esther 8:16. “And the Jews experienced light and joy, gladness and honor.” Our SagesMegillah 16b. associate each of these terms with a mitzvah: ‘Light’ refers...

The names of the Jewish festivals and other dates on the Jewish calendar are all in Hebrew, the Holy Tongue. There is, however, one exception: The festival of Purim.

The festival of Purim has a special connection to young children.

The Rebbe draws lessons from how Jerusalem celebrates Purim that coincides with Shabbat, seeing special relevance in the light of the unifying nature of the Hakhel year.

Why does the Megillah describe the extravagance of Achashveirosh’s feast in such great detail, which is irrelevant to the miracles or themes of Purim?