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The Laws of Purim

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The primary mitzvot of Purim include: Hearing the Megila both evening & morning; Matanot Levyonim (giving at least 1 gift to at least 2 poor people); Mishloach Manot (giving at least 2 ready-to-eat items to at least 1 friend); Seudat Purim, the festive Purim meal eaten on Purim afternoon. On erev Purim it is customary to donate Machatzit HaShekel, the 1/2-shekel, giving 3 of the fixed coin of our own time & place (1/2 shekel in Israel, ½ $ in the USA, etc.). Why 3? Because the pasuk uses the word "Truma - offering," 3 times. "Al Ha-Nisim" is added to the Amida & benching; the Purim morning layning is the years’ shortest (& satisfies the command to "remember Amalek" if you missed Zachor). The Gemara says one should drink on Purim so he is unable to distinguish between "Cursed Haman" & "Blessed Mordechai." But many authorities suspend this Minhag if drinking leads to improper behavior or drunk driving, is a danger to health or impairs our ability to daven with proper kavana.

The Laws of Purim

Rabbi Stewart Weiss

Was ordained at the Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois, and led congregations in Chicago and Dallas prior to making Aliyah in 1992. He directs the Jewish Outreach Center in Ra'anana, helping to facilitate the spiritual absorption of new olim.

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