Purim & The Month of Adar

The Awesome Power of Purim

t is known that the most important aspect of the holiday of Purim is happiness and joy – and sometimes, the very insight into Divine Providence alone is more joyous even than rescue and salvation!

Irony & Hashem's "Sense of Humor" as Basics in Purim and Jewish Thought!

The Maharal, Rav Kook and others teach of the central theme on Purim of "Overturning"= V'Nahafoch Hu", but the question is: why is this so important? The class suggests 8 reasons why this concept is what convinced Yitro to convert to Judaism, and why this "boomerang" shows not only the irony and humor of God's history, but is so basic to understanding Judaism, justice, philosophy and more.

Hooray for Haman!

Sometimes, alas, our enemies get it right. Haman hit the proverbial nail on the head when he described the Jews (Esther 3:8) as a "disjointed, disunified, dispersed" People.

Purim Is Here - What Do I Do?

Myths, the Megila and Moshiach

As in many aspects of Jewish life, myths abound concerning the Purim story. One of those myths portray Achashverosh as a harmless, bumbling old fool, pulled to and fro by his wives and advisors. Yet Gemara Megila makes it abundantly clear that Achashverosh hated the Jews no less - perhaps even more! - than did Haman.

What Happens When Purim Falls on Shabbos?

When do we distribute shalach manos and matanos la’evyonim on different days? When do we distribute shalach manos and matanos la’evyonim on different days? When do we distribute shalach manos and matanos la’evyonim on different days? How can one bensch on the Purim Seudah without saying Al hanissim?

Will You Throw Away Your Mask This Purim?

Sometimes rather than endangering lives, throwing away your mask can save lives. A message for Purim.

Purim Meshulash - What is it About?

So what is Purim HaMeshulash all about? What makes it different from every other Purim? Watch r' Odded Miller explaining.