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Urim and Tummim

This method of Jewish divination is traced back to the priestly garments.

Special Sabbaths

Recounting the moral obligations of Purim before the celebration begins

Offensive or Good Fun?

This past weekend was Purim, a holiday full of laughter, parody and dress up. Fittingly, many Jewish groups release Purim ...

Personal Repentance: An Act of Purification

Each person must accomplish this individually

The Book of Esther

There are many unique aspects to the biblical book that tells the Purim story.

Chickpeas

A recipe for a vegetarian hors d'oeuvre or side dish.

Cycles Of Life, Death, And Purification

The cycle of life and death represented by leprosy encourages us to bring acts of purity into our lives even when we have become impure.

Things are Not Always as They Seem

Masks have a long history in the world's culture, and they play an important role in the Purim story.

The Book of Esther’s Violent Ending

When an oppressed group massacres others.

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