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Contemporary Illuminations from Ascent-of-Safed's director - Rabbi Shaul Leiter - & other staff & guest teachers
King Saul's humility ultimately led to his downfall.
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Beginner
G-d is ever-present, even if not always visible.
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Beginner
The nuances of Purim's mitzvot reveal many levels
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The miracle of Purim was a miracle cloaked in nature.
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When a judgment cannot be changed or rescinded, a new one can supersede the previous decree, making it in effect null and void.
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Adar is the matrix that gives rise to Purim; every day of Adar sparkles with the light of Purim.
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The ‘Lion of Judah’ is an emblem among Jews almost as common as the Jewish Star.
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By David M. Wexelman
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Of all the 24 books of the Written Torah, only in the Scroll of Esther is G-d’s name is not mentioned even once
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Planting any tree in Adar makes it destined for success; planting the tree called Adar anytime helps to have success in all endeavors.
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Haman did not argue the case for Jewish extermination on the basis of senseless venomous passion; he presented what was to the King a sound and persuasive argument.
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Everyone felt seen, mirrored and drawn to Esther through a mysterious bond of reciprocal affection
Everyone felt seen, mirrored and drawn to Esther through a mysterious bond of reciprocal affection
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Why did Haman feel the urge to murder every single Jew in the Persian Empire just because one person, Mordechai, did not bow to him?
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“Sometimes this game of Yours brings me to tears.”
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