Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs

Preparations for Passover include helping those in need.

The selections highlight different aspects of the holiday.

There are many explanations as to why the Sabbath before Passover is called Shabbat HaGadol.

Three steps for ritually cleansing the home for Passover

There are additional requirements for making sure Passover utensils are kosher.

There are many theories as to how this holiday developed.

In addition to the Megillah reading, several additions are made to the daily prayer services.

The joy of Purim is preceded by solemnity.

There are a number of reasons given to obey God's laws.

Jewish philosophers since ancient times have explained the system of mitzvot, and individual commandments, in terms that made sense to their contemporaries.