This week we Jews prepare for the holiday of Purim. Perhaps you think Purim is only for the kids. If so you miss some of the most important lessons for our day and time. Purim is a holiday of merriment but it masks some very important discussions and questions! The whole notion of dressing in…Read more »
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Laugh Laugh Laugh
Purim is just a couple of days away. The story of good Queen Esther, who doesn’t really know she is Jewish marries King Ashuereus who is a bit of an oaf. The Evil Haman, descendent of the arch enemies of the Israelites, manipulates the King into decreeing the death of all the Jews of the…Read more »
Laugh in the face of turmoil
We all need a little levity. The world is so upside down right now. And the world is not an easy place to be. The Libyans are still engaged in a bloody civil war to oust the terrible dictator Gaddafi. Israel is still reeling from the murders of a settler family in Itamar. And of…Read more »