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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)

Purim Through the Ages Part I: The Spanish Inquisition
Purim Through the Ages Part I: The Spanish Inquisition
NEXT: Part II – The Long-Lost Synagogue of Dura Europos
Feb 23, 2023
By Dr. Henry Abramson
Purim Through the Ages Part II: The Long-Lost Synagogue of Dura Europos
Purim Through the Ages Part II: The Long-Lost Synagogue...
NEXT: Part III – Laws from the Romans
Feb 23, 2023
By Dr. Henry Abramson
Purim Through the Ages Part III: Laws from the Romans
Purim Through the Ages Part III: Laws from the...
NEXT: Part IV – An Unauthorized Version
Feb 23, 2023
By Dr. Henry Abramson
Purim Through the Ages Part IV: An Unauthorized Version
Purim Through the Ages Part IV: An Unauthorized Version
Feb 23, 2023
By Dr. Henry Abramson
Purim Overflow: Lessons in Giving
Purim Overflow: Lessons in Giving
By Hyndi Mendelowitz Delivered at the OU Israel Center, 30 Shevat 5783 / February 21, 2023 The L’Ayla Rosh Chodesh Program is sponsored by the Brachfeld Family in Memory of Mrs....
Feb 23, 2023
By Hyndi Mendelowitz
Halachic Applications of Mishloach Manot and Matanot L’Evyonim
Halachic Applications of Mishloach Manot and Matanot L’Evyonim
Delivered at the OU Israel Center, 30 Shevat 5783 / February 21, 2023 The L’Ayla Rosh Chodesh Program is sponsored by the Brachfeld Family in Memory of Mrs. Linda Pruwer Brachfeld,...
Feb 23, 2023
By Rabbi Eli Ozarowski
The Curious & Controversial Custom of Costumes on Purim
The Curious & Controversial Custom of Costumes on Purim
Delivered at the OU Israel Center, Rosh Chodesh Adar 5783 / February 22. 2023
Feb 23, 2023
By Rabbi Shimshon Nadel
The Story of Purim Like Never Before
The Story of Purim Like Never Before
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Feb 22, 2023
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Purim: Divine Providence – Haman, Ferdinand & Stalin
Purim: Divine Providence – Haman, Ferdinand & Stalin
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Feb 22, 2023
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Purim and the Future of the Jewish People
Purim and the Future of the Jewish People
Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime
Feb 22, 2023
By Rabbi Daniel Glatstein

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