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  • Purim How-To GuideThis user-friendly wizard walks you through all of Purim’s traditions and customs. Read More
  • Divine MadnessThere is a certain madness to this idea of talking to G‑d, of saying “You” to the Ground of... Read More
  • The Silly Bird and the Wily Fox: Two Purim ParablesThe Midrash gives a parable for the story of Haman’s plot against the Jews... Read More
  • 8 Unique Hamantaschen Recipes for Purim Read More
  • The Origins of the Gragger: Why We Boo HamanRabbi David Abudraham (14th century, Spain) writes that there had been an
    earlier custom for...     Read More
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Purim How-To Guide
Your Purim 2019 Purim guide contains the story of Purim, and all you need to know about the 4 mitzvahs of Purim and the other observances of the day
What's the Real Reason We Boo Haman?
Rabbi David Abudraham (14th century, Spain) writes that there had been an earlier custom for children to draw a picture or write the name of Haman on wood or stones
by Yehuda Shurpin
Divine Madness
There is a certain madness to this idea of talking to G‑d, of saying “You” to the Ground of Reality.... Like the madness of love or of unbounded joy
By Tzvi Freeman
Who Runs the World?
G-d hardwired us to see our lives as mundane and contained within the so-called laws of nature, so that we are compelled to search Him out and find purpose, even where it seems there is none, within our personal life journey.
By Dena Schusterman
Twelve Memes and Meditations for True Happiness
Happiness is serious business and hard work. Here's some tools to make it easier.
By Tzvi Freeman
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