Purim

God Just Gives, No Questions Asked

March 21, 2024 Drops of Light Project Image Post, Jewish Holidays, Purim

Purim: Under The Mask

March 20, 2024 Drops of Light Project #Shorts, Jewish Holidays, Ovadia, Aaron, Purim

On the Jewish Holiday of Purim we read the Book of Esther. In Hebrew its called Megillat Esther, literally the scroll of Esther. But these words are rooted in the following Hebrew words: Megaleh and Hester – So Who is hiding behind the mask?

Purim: When Things Seem Dark | Nissim Black

March 17, 2024 Drops of Light Project #Shorts, Black, Nissim, Jewish Holidays, Purim

When Queen Esther was walking to meet King Achashverosh, we are taught that she lost her connection to God at that moment, and felt in total darkness. On Purim we see how, although times can be difficult and dark – God is hidden in this physical world and He’s in every aspect of our lives and Orchestrating our salvation at every moment. Nissim Black shares a drop of light…

Purim Day in Israel 2022: WE ASKED PEOPLE: What Can We Learn From The Hamantaschen?

March 18, 2022 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, Purim, Special

The Jews have an obligation to wipe out the Amalekites off the face of the earth. Who are the Amalekites today? How do we fight and win this battle? As the Jewish Holiday of Purim approaches, Rav Burg shares an insight into this ongoing war against Amalek.

Who Are The Amalekites Today?

March 11, 2022 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, Purim, R. Burg, Mordechai

Purim: The Essence of the Day

February 24, 2021 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, Purim, R. Pessin, Aharon

Why is Purim called Purim? We know that it’s explained in the scroll of Esther (Megilat Esther) that it’s called Purim because of the Pur / the lottery that Haman did. Pur is lottery in Hebrew. However Rabbi Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl explains a different reason, in a lighthearted/Purim fashion – Rabbi Aaron Pessin shares the essence of this special Jewish holiday.