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The Courage of Responsibility
What does Purim teach us about Divine Purpose? The feast of Purim brings with it costumes and noisemakers, hamantashen and celebration, but beneath all the revelry lies one of the most profound stories of responsibility in Scripture. In our reading of the Megillah, the Book of Esther, a distinctive theme of responsibility sticks out, one woven all throughout the story and…
Behind the Scenes: The Purim Holiday
Finding the mighty and invisible hand of God… What Exactly is Purim?… Purim is a Jewish festival which commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from annihilation in ancient Persia, as recorded in the Book of Esther. The holiday celebrates how Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai thwarted the plans of Haman, a high-ranking official who had plotted to destroy…
The Holiday of Social Justice
Food in Baskets
The Whole Megillah
Hamantashen 101
Party!!! — It’s a Rule!
What’s with the Triangular Cookies?!
Purim – The Four Things