Purim
Misconception: Mordechai and Esther, the Purim heroes, were uncle and niece.1 Fact: According to Megillat Esther, Mordechai and Esther were…
Drinking is very much a part of Orthodox Jewish life. At a shul kiddush, a wedding or a Bar Mitzvah,…
Misconception: Of the two Megillah readings on Purim, the one at night is the more important one. Therefore, one should…
Imagine the moadim (holidays) as a circle beginning with Pesach in Nissan and ending with Purim in Adar. If the…
Wine plays a central role in Jewish religious life. In the days of the Temple, whenever one brought a korban…
What if "The Three Little Pigs" is really a hidden Jewish parable on our exile, assimilation and redemption?
As my kids get older, their interest in what to wear for Purim has taken a decidedly odd turn. Long…
My children are at that age where their costumes for the Purim parade are far less important than the size…
