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It is perhaps one of the great tragedies of Judaism, that in popular consciousness, Purim is seen as a children's holiday. It is in many ways the most profound of our celebrations. The Talmud contains an entire tractate on Purim, besides having...
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Let's put the Purim story into historical context. The Jews had been exiled to Babylon in about 586 BCE. (Rabbinic tradition maintains a later date). The Prophet Jeremiah predicted that the dominion of Babylon would only last another 70 years. In...
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The story of the Megillah covers several years of the reign of King Ahasuerus, but concentrates on the single year of the plot against the Jews, and the reversal of the planned genocide. Nevertheless, it would seem like an overemphasis on a thin...
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Let's have a look at the laws of Purim.
1. Reading the Megillah, or hearing it read. Although this is not mentioned in the Megillah itself, this was an enactment of the ancient Sanhedrin. We recount the miracle with the reading of the story...
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Rabbi Nachman of Breslov gives us a unique picture of the meaning of Purim. First, it is important to remember that Rabbi Nachman's teachings are the most convert friendly of any Jewish approach. Many would disagree with these teachings, but I...
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