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Parsha Jewels — all purim jewels

Выпуск: Parsha Jewels — all purim jewels. Темы: kashrut, family_education, holidays, health_mind, parsha_commentary. Поисковые термины: кашрут, кошер, kosher, kashrut, כשרות, כשר, воспитание, дети, семья, chinuch, family, חינוך, ילדים, משפחה, пурим, песах, ханука, суккот, yom tov, פורים. However, the Gemara (Megillah 7b) tells us of another obligation: “V’chayav inish l’besumei,” a person must become intoxicated on Purim to the extent that he cannot differentiate between “Arur Haman” (cursing Haman) and “Baruch Mordechai” (blessing Mordechai). He replied succinctly, “They are proficient in Kiddush but not in Havdalah.” His meaning was clear: Many Yidden were keeping mitzvos and willing to support yeshivos, but they were failing to keep themselves separate and were being drawn into the American melting pot. Before the young father could even explain his situation, the wealthy man asked, “Are you a yungerman from Bnei Brak?” The father, thinking he was being asked if he was a married Torah student, replied, “Yes.” Without another word, the wealthy man disappeared into his house and returned with an envelope. “If the Torah holds women in such high esteem,” she said, “I would like to know more about my religion.” One thing led to another, and it was not long before the couple was completely frum, and their children attended the local Yeshiva and Bais Yaakov. Another explanation is brought by the Aruch HaShulchan, who discusses the pasuk in Megillas Esther: Lo ya’avor—implying that even when all the other Yamim Tovim will become nullified l’asid lavo, Purim will remain eternal. PURIM JEWELS Rabbi Moshe Oelbaum 2026 EDITION Parshas Shekalim – Only Half-way There A well-known question on the topic of the machatzis hashekel is why did Hashem command us to give a half a shekel and not a full shekel? Purim’s Deeper Message: Balancing Kiddush and Havdalah in Galus We all look forward to Purim and the many beautiful and meaningful mitzvos associated with this day, such as reading the Megillah and giving Mishloach Manos. This connection is hinted at in Yaakov’s tefillah: Hatzileini na miyad achi miyad Eisav—the roshei teivos (first letters) spell out Haman, alluding to Yaakov’s plea to 8 Hashem to save Klal Yisrael from Haman’s decree. Parshas Zachor - No Incident Is Coincidence The pasuk describes how Amalek encountered Klal Yisroel when they left Mitzrayim with the wor

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Parsha Jewels

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22 февраля 2026 г.

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35

Темы: kashrut, family_education, holidays, health_mind, parsha_commentary