לזכר נשמת חו”מ נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר It’s the month(s) of Adar, a time of increased joy. As Purim continues to approach, the excitement continues
On Yevamot 6b, we encounter a brayta from Rabbi Yishmael’s academy. It seemingly analyzes why the prohibition of kindling fire is singled out of all
The origin of this fast has always been a mystery. A fast on the 13th of Adar is not mentioned in the Book of Esther.
Teaching about modern Israel to high school students at a yeshiva day school is a constant challenge and a moving target. On the one hand,
Memuchan Is Haman It is a well-known connection. Chazal (Megillah 12b) identify Memuchan, the adviser to Achashverosh who urges the king to kill Vashti for
(Courtesy of Beit Issie Shapiro) For the first time ever, children with disabilities around the world who use mobility apparatuses can have a unique Purim
The Sin The talmidim were struggling to find an answer. Why were the Jews of Achashveirosh’s empire threatened with annihilation? What terrible sin had they
The Sin The talmidim were struggling to find an answer. Why were the Jews of Achashveirosh’s empire threatened with annihilation? What terrible sin had they
As we encounter our victory over Haman, let us delve deeper into the unique spiritual and existential battle that the Jewish people must continue to
The holiday of Purim celebrates one of the happiest times in Jewish history. With the destruction of the first Beit Hamikdash and all of its
Let it never be said that the Gewirtz family is not a group of adventurous risk-takers. No, we don’t sky-dive, bungee jump or pick up
Mishenichnas Adar, marbim b’simcha, “When the month of Adar arrives we increase in joy.” Although Rosh Chodesh Adar brings with it a unique joy each
