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Tag: Mitzvot of Purim
What Can the “Push/Pull” of Purim Teach Us About Antisemitism
What can the "push/pull" of Purim teach us about antisemitism? Esther teaches us a strategy that could help us find new ways to antisemitism.
David Harrison
April 5, 2024
Holidays
Purim
16 Facts about Purim and the Book of Esther
Learn 16 facts about Purim and the Book of Esther, including the language and the context of the megillah in the Tanakh.
Rabbi Dr. J.B. Sacks
March 14, 2024
Esther
Holidays
Why I Love Hamentaschen
Making hamentaschen has been a powerful tradition for me throughout my entire life and brings me tremendous joy.
Elana Neshkes
March 5, 2023
Holidays
Purim
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
Purim has something for everyone. In celebrating the Purim, our tradition outlines four special mitzvot for the holiday.
Rabbi Becca Walker
February 5, 2023
Food
Holidays
Is Alcohol the best way to celebrate Purim?
According to a well-known custom, drinking – and drinking to excess – on Purim is required for Jews celebrating the holiday. What is the origin ...
Rabbi David Golinkin
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The Schechter Institutes
February 5, 2023
Halakhah
Learning