Purim 5782

Purim תשפב Purim is the most festive and happy holiday in the Jewish calendar. It is the only holiday that carries with it an obligation to drink wine to the point that one doesn’t know the difference between “Cursed be Haman”…

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Parshat Zachor 5782

Parshat Zachor תשפ"ב The month of Adar has begun, and we are commanded to increase our happiness! The Talmud says (Taanit 29a): אמר רב יהודה בריה דרב שמואל בר שילת משמיה דרב:  משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה Rabbi Yehuda the son of Rav…

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Parshat Pekudei 5782

Parshat Pekudei תשפ"ב This week’s portion has the Torah tallying the gold, silver, and copper used in the Tabernacle’s construction. But first, the Torah provides a lengthy introduction to the Tabernacle itself (Exodus 38:21,22):  ספר שמות פרק לח כא) אֵלֶּה פְקוּדֵי…

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