In the story of Purim, Haman who descended from Amalek, the quintessential Anti-Semite, prevailed upon King Achashverosh to decree that…
Then Moshe and the children of Yisrael sang this song to Hashem (Shemos 15:1) Since Purim is only a little…
Speak to the Children of Israel and have them Take for Me a portion (Shemos 25:2) This week’s parsha begins…
As we know, one of the well known customs we have on Purim is to read the Megillah and whenever…
If he brings it as a Karbon Todah (Thanksgiving Offering) (Vayikra 7:12) Every morning we recite Mizmor L’Sodah (Psalm 100)…
Getting Drunk On Purim????? The concept of drinking wine until one can no longer distinguish between cursed by Haman and…
The end of this week’s parsha, Tetzaveh, discusses the building of the golden altar used for the spices offering. Our…
The obligation of Mishlo’ah Manot is introduced in the Megila together with the Misva of Matanot La’evyonim – gifts to…
Purim is just two weeks away. Being that Purim falls out on erev Shabbos, a question arises as to when…
306. There is a minhag to bang and make noise each time Haman is mentioned during the reading of the…