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Esther’s Request to Establish the Holiday of Purim
The Talmud records a fascinating conversation between Esther and the members of the Sanhedrin…
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Purim as the Counterpart of Matan Torah
Starting with Parashat Yitro and Matan Torah… we find many connections to the month of Adar and Purim…
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Chana: Passive or Powerhouse?
Chana, like many females depicted in Jewish history, was a woman of mystery…
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How Can We Celebrate Simchat Torah This Year?
We feel guilty to celebrate when there are still precious members of our nation held hostage…
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Rosh Hashanah: The Deeper Meaning of the Shofar
There are multiple reasons for why we blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah. One idea is that just as when we coronate a king we blow trumpets…
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Comparing the Joy of Tu B’Av and Yom Kippur
The Mishna in Taanit tells us that there were no more joyous days in the calendar than Tu B’av and Yom Kippur. This Mishna is mysterious on a number of levels…
