Why do we give Matanos L’Evyonim on Purim? The Alshich HaKadosh says in the name of the Ralbag that after Haman’s decree to wipe out the Jews, Eliyahu ..
Written by Benjamin A Rose
Esther didn’t reveal her Jewish background on the advice of Mordechai. What was Mordechai’s reason for wanting Esther to keep her nationality a secret? ..
Written by Benjamin A Rose
We shall end with a short idea about Purim. Esther and Mordechai instituted mishlo’ach manos as part of the Purim festivities. What has this got to do with Purim? ..
Written by D Fine
We try and go one level deeper when it comes to festivals, so I hope the following is digestible and understandable – and that it should never become practical. ..
Written by daniel fine
How was Esther halachically allowed to go into the king’s inner chamber and risk her life to save other lives? A1) From Jonathan Caller – some authorities ..
Written by D Fine
The Halacha states that you must hear every word of the Megilla and if you do not, you have not fulfilled your obligation to hear it. One insight into this is brought ..
Written by Moshe Kormornick
Purim is the most hectic of days for every Jew – how much more so for the great Rosh Yeshivah, and leader of his generation, R’ Chaim Volozhiner. R’ ..
Written by Ben Rose
Amalek “didn’t fear Hashem” – this is the biggest critique levelled at them? How about the fact they came to annihilate the entire Jewish ..
Written by Rabbi Moshe Kormornick
Mordechai Hatzadik is of course, one of the main characters in Megillas Esther, and there are numerous lessons to be derived from his actions throughout the story. ..
Written by Rabbi Yehonasan Gefen
Who Are You? Rabbi Daniel Leeman We will soon read the Purim story of how “Mordechai the Jew” outsmarted the evil Haman and his cronies, descendants of the evil ..
Written by Rabbi Daniel Leeman