Category Archives: Purim

A FEW PURIM THOUGHTS by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Baruch

      Of all the holidays of the Jewish year, Purim stands out as the most light-hearted, high-spirited, almost frivolous of celebrations.  Wear funny costumes with crazy hats.  Have a party.  Yes, it’s a mitzvah to hear the Megillah – the Book of Esther – … Continue reading →

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A MITZVAH TO REMEMBER Shabat Zakhor by Rabbi Baruch Cohon

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Baruch

       On the Sabbath before Purim we read Deuteronomy chapter 25:17-19, which commands:“Zakhor —Remember what Amalek did to you when you came out of Egypt, attacking you from the rear and killing the stragglers.  He did not fear G-d.”            This is one of … Continue reading →

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