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Times for Fast of Esther
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| Purim is in Tuesday, the 14 Adar 03/03/2026 | Shoshan Purim is in Wednesday, the 15 Adar 04/03/2026 |
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Is There A New Israel?
In the Purim story, Achashverosh, Ahasuerus, dresses himself as the High Priest in the Holy Temple. What did he hope to gain by doing this? -
To Drink or Not to Drink?
For many, the unique mitzvah to get drunk is that they await. Yet, uninhibited drinking may also result in catastrophic consequences. What exactly is the Mitzvah of drinking on Purim? -
Why Esther Insisted It Be "Megillat ESTHER"
Beyond the sanctity of the pious and righteous ones is that of Clal Yisrael. -
Purim: How the Final Redemption Will Play Out
The Talmud says Israel's redemption will come quickly, but stage after stage. -
Happiness and Hiddenness
It’s common knowledge that Adar is the happiest of all months. But why should it be? True, it contains Purim in it, & Purim is indeed filled with fun & food, single malt & masquerades. But does that make it the happiest? -
Listening to the Megilla with Limited Concentration
It troubles me that I often daydream and/or doze off for a few words during Megilla reading. Do I fulfill the mitzva under those circumstances? -
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Will You Throw Away Your Mask This Purim?
Sometimes rather than endangering lives, throwing away your mask can save lives. A message for Purim.
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