Who Wrote Megillat Esther? The Sharp Analysis of the...
The Megillah itself says that Esther and Mordechai wrote Megillat Esther; the gemara says it was written by Anshei Knesset HaGedolah. Which one is correct? Download the mekorot Shiur provided courtesy...
The Half Shekel and the Shekalim of Haman: What...
There were two half-shekel offerings: a one-time donation (for the building of the mishkan) and the annual half shekel (for korbanot) – building fund vs. operating budget. Why was there an...
“The Purim Story”: When did it Really Happen? Four...
The year of Purim was a leap year as is alluded to in the Megillah. In which month did Haman decree to kill the Jews? If so, then there should be no...
Purim Katan: Even Greater Than Purim? The Electrifying Revelation...
The Rama quotes the Tur who writes that those who are machmir increase in seudah on Purim Katan and ends off Orach Chaim with the verse “וטוב לב משתה תמיד” –...
“Something Fishy About Two Adars”: The Mystical Secret of...
Why of all months do we specifically double Adar? Each of the twelve months correspond to one of the twelve shevatim. According to R’ Tzadok HaKohen Adar corresponds to Yosef since...
The Dance of the Sun and the Moon: A...
The Torah commands us to ensure that Nissan always falls out in the spring. Why do we specifically double Adar, the month associated with joy? What is the nature of Adar...
Calendar Conundrums: Halachic Insights into Adar Alef and Bet
Which is the real Adar? This affects when to celebrate Purim, when to observe a yahrtzeit, and when a child becomes bar/bat mitzvah. Why is Adar always the added month? Do...
Tu B’Shevat: The Seeds of the Final Redemption and...
If the world was created in Nisan (beginning with 25 Adar) like R’ Eliezer and the machshava to create the world was 40 days before, then Hashem decided to create the...
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