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Connect and grow with the Jewish Year by discovering its essence.What kind of shekalim do we give today and how do we purchase korbanos with them?
What happens when the highest lights crash into the lowest worlds?
Why can we absorb Purim only when drunk?
How is the story of Adar the story of our generation?
What are the pieces of the Purim mystery and what is the picture that they paint?
AMOS HANAVI (8:11) predicted that preceding Mashiach’s arrival there would be a famine — not for bread and water, but for the word of Hashem. This explains why more and more people find themselves needing the nourishment of the deeper layers of Torah.
Festivals of Faith, presenting the Torah of Rav Moshe Wolfson, shlita, Rav of Beis Midrash Emunas Yisrael and Mashgiach Ruchani of Mesivta Torah Vodaath, attempts to satisfy this hunger and quench this thirst.
Written in a light and engaging style, the Festivals of Faith series draws from the mystical layers of Torah as transmitted through the channels of Chassidus.
Sprinkled throughout are astounding gematrios, marvelous sidebars, and next-level appendices — and each chapter ends with a practical takeaway.
This series opens up the rich resources of the Jewish year, enabling our emunah to blossom with the Festivals of Faith. Learn More
Join Avi and Esti on a journey to discover how to become your own queen or king.Your crown awaits you… Learn More
Costumes, mishloach manos, noisemakers, parties — but what about Megillas Esther? Do they know the real story, according to the words of Chazal?In the Gates of the Palace, by renowned author and educator Genendel Krohn, fills in all the details, based on the tradition from our Sages throughout the millennia. Beautifully illustrated by Tova Katz, the miracles and lessons of Purim come alive, infusing our children with a greater appreciation of Hashem’s Master Plan. Learn More
A Yael Purim story!Yael is very excited to dress up as Queen Esther on Purim. When the day finally arrives, Yael feels so special in her costume and spends her day doing so many wonderful mitzvos. She wishes she could be Queen Esther every day! Join Yael as she learns that as a Bas Melech, she truly is a princess -- every day!
Yael is a Lite Girl, and you can be one, too!
The Lite Girl Series -- love ... inspire ... teach ... encourage Learn More
Everyone's familiar with Zeidy Ephraim's stories.Now you're invited to join Yanky and his Zeidy Ephraim in a fascinating new series - in the footsteps of Chacham Yosef Chaim, the holy Ben Ish Chai zt"l.
So what are you waiting for? Let's go!
Timeless Tales. Stories that keep kids coming back for more! Learn More
Here is a wonderful, innovative blend of pertinent, easy-to-read, practical halachah embellished by insightful lessons from Gedolim, Food for Thought; fascinating factual asides; full-color, step-by-step guides to Megillah & Menorah; plus – the whole Megillah text, and more. This Purim, treat yourself to this stimulating, joyous, and fulfilling learning experience. Learn More
Translation And Commentary Following The Interpretative Method Of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch By His Grandson Rav Dr. Raphael BreuerThe commentary of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch to the Chumash is based on his interpretative method of precise elucidation of the text and meaning of the words.
His grandson, Rav Dr. Raphael Breuer, applied this same method for his commentary to Megillas Esther, and has brought to light these timeless words in an original, inspiring fashion. This English is written in a modern, clear idiom and will attract scholar and student alike. Learn More
Brings the story of Purim to life!
Take a captivating journey back in time and meet the characters of the Persian town of Shushan. Learn about the miraculous events that brought us the holiday of Purim.
Discover how we celebrate Purim today and observe its special mitzvos. These mitzvos bring the Jewish people together as we celebrate and share what we have with others. Learn More
The world prepared for the decree that called for the end to Hashem’s holy nation.
It was a decree that was known in the heavens and the earth. The passing years in exile were counted, eagerly waiting to see if the Jewish nation would rise again and return to their land and rebuild the Beis Hamikdash. Those who hoped that the prophesy for their return to the holy land would be a lie now looked toward a new date, a date of annihilation. Haman rejoiced when his lottery for extinction fell out during a time of the year that their greatest leader was taken from them, the month of Adar, and it was also the month that even the Jewish people had suffered from the plague of darkness in Egypt. But in the end, it was the downfall for he and his people, and only light for the Jewish nation. It was a radiance that stemmed from a heartfelt teshuvah that even mirrored the devotion that was expressed by Har Sinai. Such a tremendous teshuvah was initiated, which brought on tremendous closeness between Hashem and Yisrael that caused the entire decree to be eradicated.
The heavenly influence that was procured during these days is showered down upon Yisrael every year during this time, as this closeness is awakened. The days of Purim are celebrated with simchah and tefillah, as the heartfelt tefillos are so powerful during this time that it can bring down the nation of Amalek and bring forth the coming of Mashiach immediately!
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“On one hand, his blend of meforshim written as a running commentary of the pesukim reads like a story. Yet, on closer examination, we gain great insights into the events that occurred and what we as members of Klal Yisrael are to learn ‘l’doros,’ for generations to come.”
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![Purim: Removing The Mask]()
Of all the masks we may encounter over the course of Purim, the most intriguing is the one worn by Purim itself…
On the one hand, Purim commemorates and celebrates the miracle that Hashem performed for the Jewish People at the time. In this retrospective sense, it "faces backwards."
On the other hand, however, it also "faces forwards" in the sense that it provides a vision toward the future. It contains many messages that reveal extremely profound concepts and fundamental truths…the festival of Purim is a time when these ideas can be encountered, accessed, and absorbed anew.
Ultimately, these two different "directions" do not conflict with each other, for the day of Purim is not just a historical event; it is an ongoing presence in the Jewish calendar and in its national experience.
Behind the feasting and merriment which accompany the day of Purim lie some of the most profound and meaningful ideas of Judaism. Drawing on a fascinating array of sources, renowned teacher and author Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein (author of the bestselling Teshuva, Aggadah, and Darkness to Destiny Haggadah) guides the reader on an eye-opening journey towards a deeper appreciation of the Jewish people's most colorful festival.
Approbations:
"It is known that the festival of Purim is both concealed and exalted, its laws and customs are hidden and mystifying. In this unique sefer, the author explains the essence of the day as well as the avodah which accompanies it."
Harav Osher Weiss
"I thank you for this major contribution to the appreciation of Purim… I urge everyone to make use of this tool to enhance the Purim Day."
Harav Yisroel Reisman
About the Author:
Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein was born and raised in London, learned in Yeshivas Ateres Israel in Jerusalem, and received his rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Chaim Walkin. Rabbi Bernstein currently teaches in Yeshivas Machon Yaakov, Jerusalem, as well as various seminaries, and gives regular shiurim on Chumash and Talmud which are open to the public. He is the author of the best-selling Darkness to Destiny: The Haggadah Experience, Aggadatah, and Teshuva (all from Mosaica Press) and lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five children. Learn More
