Why do we eat hamentashen?
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Hi Rabbi, why is there a custom to eat hamentashen on Purim? Thanks and happy Purim!
Passover: 14th and 15th?
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Hi,
After the Israelites put the blood of the lamb on their doorpost, can you tell me which night the actual Passover event happened?
Was it the night of the 14th or the night of the 15th of aviv? If it was the 15th, why is the 14th called Passover?
What is the Fast of Esther?
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Hi rabbi, what does the Fast of Esther commemorate? Thanks
Medication on a Fast Day
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What does Jewish Law say about fasting when you take medications? (Such as today, Taanit Esther, March 20, '19.)
Purim: Unity of the Jewish People
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Is there one single theme that all of the mitzvahs of Purim signify?
Purim: Searching for the Hidden Treasure in Our Lives
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Dear Rabbi, would you please share with me an inspiring message for Purim? Thanks and Happy Purim!
A Purim Primer
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Hi Rabbi, when is Purim this year and how do I observe it? Thanks!
‘Twas the Shabbat Before Purim
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I heard that the Shabbat that precedes Purim has a special name. Would you please tell what it’s called and tell me more about it? Thank you!