The Essence of Purim
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles addresses the question: What is Purim all about?
Category: Purim
Avoiding Hamanism
Posted onWhere is Haman in the Torah? Rabbi Hanoch Teller sheds light on this question. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 of Rabbi Teller’s shiurim go to www.ishiur.com
Simchat Purim
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles addresses the following questions: What is the Jewish vision of joy? Specifically, how do we understand the joy inherent in the day of Purim?
Simply Purim
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Rabbi Hanoch Teller provides a basic reading of the Megilla, which provides great insight.
Lottery of Life
Posted onWhy is the holiday of Purim named after Haman’s Lottery? Mrs. Shira Smiles describes the mindset of Haman and Amalek, who ascribe all events to mere chance, as opposed to the Jewish mindset of seeing the Divine plan in every event.
The Gan Eden Experience
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the holiday of Purim and how the day is a unique once-a-year opportunity where Hashem opens his vaults for our prayers to ascend unhindered.
Adar: Sanctity of Shekalim
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses the month of Adar.
The Unique Joy of Adar
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Rabbi Eliezer Miller describes the unique inner joy that comes with this month.