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H-taschen

I was doing some research into Purim foods earlier today, when I came across a site addressing the etymology behind ...

Facing Evil

Moral strength is found in fulfilling religious obligations.

How the Book of Esther Changed

Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.

What “The Interview” Teaches Us

After watching The Interview  I recalled a particular Purim shpiel (a comic dramatization) from nearly 30 years ago. It was a ...

Purim Quiz

How much do you know about this festive holiday?

Revelation: The Next Level

A hidden God allows for a more active human role in the covenant.

The Fast of Esther

The fast that precedes the holiday of Purim.

What “The Daily Show” Can Teach Us About 21st Century Judaism

I am ready to nominate Jon Stewart as an honorary “Rabbi Without Borders.”Last week, Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind, in a ...

Savory Hamantaschen

Beyond poppyseed, these triangles are a salty, cheesy delight.

Scribes in a Circumscribed World: From Esther to Me

Purim is the one day of the year I feel empowered in my community. The rest of the year, services ...

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