Purim

t can't be coincidence that all the Mitzvot of Purim start with a Mem: Megila (reading); Mishloach Manot (that's a double!); Matanot L'evyonim; Mishteh (the Purim Seuda) and Machatzit Ha-Shekel (giving 1/2 shekels in remembrance of the gifts to the Bet HaMikdash). What is going on here?

Yair give Avi Champagne by mistake on Purim. Does Avi have to compensate Yair for the bottle of champagne?

All the information you need about the unique Purim ae are celebrating this year.

Why do we give it? Who needs to give it? How much is one obligated to give? When and to whom should one give it?

When we are little, nothing excites us more than that long awaited birthday. As we et older, that blissful excitement quietly dwindles.But this is not how we should see such a joyous day!

The holiday of Pesach follows that of Purim. Therefore, it is appropriate to compare the two holidays.

I sent a mud cake as a practical joke for Mishloach Manot to my best friend, and the cake made its way to the wrong person. Do I have to pay for the damage?

The man who sent a mud cake for mishloach manot and the cake made its way to...