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Why 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.
Understanding current events via the story of Purim.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Purim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the concept of “nichnas yayin, yatza sod” – when the wine enters, the secret comes out. Mrs. Smiles elaborates on what this secret is.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Happiness as the essence of Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Rabbi Hanoch Teller provides a basic reading of the Megilla, which provides great insight.
In this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses the Holiday of Purim
In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Rebbetzin Heller discusses women’s special connection to the depth of this holiday.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Adar, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about what we can learn from having two months of Adar. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about the sign of Adar, the fish.
Mrs. 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?
Haman’s Mistake: What turned Haman’s happiness
into Simchas Purim?
In this Torah shiur, class, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the main focus of Purim, accepting the Torah through joy.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Gemara that asks where Haman, Mordechai, and Esther are hinted at in the Torah. Mrs. Shira Smiles also examines the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot.
Where 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
In this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller- Gotleib discusses the months of Adar
In this Torah class (shiur) on the holiday of Purim, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the important role Esther played after the salvation, when she remained in the palace, forced to stay married to Achashveirosh. Her sacrifice bears an important message to the Jews throughout the exile.
in this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira smiles discusses the Holiday of Purim
Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the question: What is Purim all about?
In thisTorah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses the fast of Ester
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the great redemption of Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses Esther’s role in the megillah, and the seeming switch in her persona.
Rebbetzin Heller provides an overview and explanation of the Book of Esther.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Purim.
The role of prayer in the Purim story, and its lessons for prioritizing prayer on Purim.
Rabbetzin Heller discusses Purim, the party of our connection with Hashem, and our willingness to get closer.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Purim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg takes us a journey through the megilla, showing the myriad miracles buried in the seemingly mundane parts of the story of Purim.
Purim: Learning how to open the gates of heaven by examining the prayers of Mordechai, Esther and the Jewish Children
Rebbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Purim which involved a fight against Amalek, our evil enemy. The fight was not only physical but a spiritual war against Amalek within us. The outcome determined the extent of the Purim redemption.
In this class(shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Purim.
Rabbi Eliezer Miller describes the unique inner joy that comes with this month.
Why is there a custom to dress up in costume on Purim?
