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Adar 13 5781 | Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
The Counterpoint of Leadership
One of the most important Jewish contributions to our understanding of leadership is its early insistence of “the separation of powers”. Neither authority nor power was to be located in a single individual or office. Instead, leadership was divided between different kinds of roles.
Tetzave
Rabbi Ari Shvat
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.
The Essence of Purim
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Adar 13 5781 | Rabbi Stewart Weiss
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 in Our Time
Adar 13 5781 | Rabbi Stewart Weiss
Purim Is Here - What Do I Do?
The Laws of Purim
Adar 13 5781 | Rabbi Stewart Weiss
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.
The Essence of Purim

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Matanos La’evyonim
A practical guide to giving Matanos Laevyonim - all the relevant Halachot. What is the minimum gift to fulfill the Mitzvah? May I give money? Must the poor person use the money on Purim? May one fulfill the Mitzvah at night? Can I fulfill the Mitzvah by check? Is it better to give a lot to a few poor, or a little to each? and more...
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Tishrei 13 5781 | Rabbi Daniel Kirsch
At the Shabbat Table House Call
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When Shabbat & Sukkot Coincide
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Tishrei 8 5780 | Rabbi Daniel Mann
The Time and Place for Netilat Lulav
Is it better to do netilat lulav in the sukka before one goes to shul or during tefilla (before Hallel)?
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Tying Up the Arba Minim on Yom Tov
Last year, I forgot to prepare the arba’a minim before Yom Tov and just put them in the koysheklach without tying anything. If this happens again, what can and should I do to prepare them on Yom Tov?
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Obtaining Arba’ah Minim for the Sukkot after Shemitta
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Elul 24 5775 | Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff
How will I Buy my Esrog this Year? (motzei shveet)
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How to choose the Arba MInim Laws of the Arava
The laws of the Arava - Willow, one of the four spices.
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How to choose an Etrog Laws of the Etrog
How to choose a Kosher Etrog? A few Halachot brought in a short and clear way.
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Rabbi Ido Yaakovi
How to chose the Arba Minim The Laws of the Hadas
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