Tag: Purim
Purim in Pictures – Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim
Purim is a national holiday and costume party in Israel, when there is a spirit of unity.
The Origins of Purim
There are many questions surrounding Purim, here are a few answers....
Was Mordechai Crazy? A Torah Thought for Purim
Just like Moses and Aaron, Mordechai decides to ruin the party…
Taanit Esther – The Happy Fast
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Please note: The video is not from this year in terms of the specific days the rabbi mentions, but the rest of the...
Tickets for Netanyahu’s Speech ‘Hotter than Fresh Latkes’
The anti-Netanyahu crowd, in the spirit of topsy-turvy Purim, drummed up support for his speech.
Pray for Netanyahu’s Success
Ultimately, Esther, Netanyahu, and we, the Jewish people, must and will rely on the true King, God, for our salvation from this genocidal threat.
“What Does Haman Say?”
It's Adar. Time for Purim...
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Israeli Officials Out of the Country to Cast Election Ballots on Purim [election]
An Israeli Supreme Court judge rejected on Tuesday an appeal by women to allow Israeli officials outside of the country to cast their votes...
Livni Feints Right, Liberman Fumbles, and Everyone Thinks It’s Purim
The party chiefs are acting drunk and childish - making stupid mistakes and inadvertently showing their true selves - just like on Purim.
Elections Likely after Purim Parties but MKs Already Take Off Masks
All of the rats are leaving the sinking ship.
Dust Off The Windows (Part Three)
The tendency to rely on human beings rather than G-d has been our curse throughout the centuries.
The Clown Therapist Who Sees No Borders
“Here I was, dressed as a clown with a red rubber nose, and I had to go out with my M16 for a security check,” Singer says. “That was truly a bizarre experience.”
This Year’s Esther-Award Goes To…
It is easy to spot Haman in today's world, but who is this year's Esther?
Yeshiva Takes over Jerusalem’s Mamilla Mall for Purim Dance
There is nothing like a bunch of yeshiva high schoolers to get everyone in the mood for Purim.
Oldest Known Masks in the World on Display in Israel
A new display in Jerusalem is showcasing the oldest-known masks in the world, believed to have originated 9,000 years ago, long before Purim.
The 11...
What Do Catholic Nuns Care about the Book of Esther?
A Jewish scribe has restored an 18th century copy of the Book of Esther that was donated to Catholic Nuns.
Old Adloyadas Don’t Die
The Adloyada, which in Hebrew is broken down into ad lo yada, meaning "he no longer knows," which is the traditional yardstick for how...
Rolling Stones Really Coming to Israel this Time
The Stones are negotiating for a $.5 million offer to play in Tel Aviv.
Message from a Man in Black…to a Man of Hate
Ari Lesser - you're great! I hope this video reaches around the world...
Shabbos Holds 100 Proof for Whiskey Lovers
L’Chaim. Observing the Jewish Sabbath is secondary when it comes to saving a person’s life or performing a circumcision. But what happens a whiskey festival occurs on Shabbat? Hold a Whiskey Jewbilee.