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Purim commemorates our salvation from Haman. We read Megilat Esther, eat a festive meal, send mishloach manot (gifts) to friends and matanot l’evyonim (gifts to the poor)

Framing Purim and Our Current Galus
Framing Purim and Our Current Galus
As “People of the Book,” all historical events are contained within. Two pivotal experiences, Purim and our current galus, are highly pertinent now. Purim has an unexpected lesson and our current galus is pinpointed...
Mar 11, 2025
By Steven Genack
Purim 5785
Purim 5785
Mar 11, 2025
By Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein
Purim: Revelations
Purim: Revelations
What Happened at Purim? The Vilna Gaon points out that there was something special about the miracle of Purim, that was not present in earlier miracles. When we originally received the...
Mar 10, 2025
By Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein
Shoshanat Yaakov
Shoshanat Yaakov
Delivered 5 Adar 5785 / March 5, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
By Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler
Purim Meshulash
Purim Meshulash
Delivered 5 Adar 5785 / March 5, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
By Rabbi Anthony Manning
Five Astounding Chiddushim of the Chida on Purim in Honor of the His Yahrtzeit, י”א אדר
Five Astounding Chiddushim of the Chida on Purim in...
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 10, 2025
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Achashveirosh Dons the Bigdei Kehuna to Destroy the Entire World
Achashveirosh Dons the Bigdei Kehuna to Destroy the Entire...
The Stunning Approach of the Midrash Talpios Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Mar 10, 2025
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Epic Eponym
Epic Eponym
 Shiur provided courtesy of Naaleh.com Adapted by Channie Koplowitz Stein As we approach the holiday of Purim, we are tempted to ask, as Rabbi Friedlander does, how does the name Purim reflect...
Mar 7, 2025
By Shira Smiles
Purim, Amalek, and Haman
Purim, Amalek, and Haman
Delivered 8 Adar 5785 / March 8, 2025
Mar 6, 2025
By Rabbi Neil Winkler
A New Perspective on Amalek
A New Perspective on Amalek
Mar 6, 2025
By Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider

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