Torah

The Gemara in Ta’anis says, “mi’shenichnas Adar marbim b’simcha.” Rashi explains: These are times of nisim (miracles), and this applies to both the months of Adar and Nisan, the times of Purim and Pesach. We learn from here that the simcha we have from the miracles in Adar extends through the month of Nisan as well!

In our previous article, we began exploring the unique nature of the mouth in Torah thought. On the most basic level, the mouth has three functions:

A boy is born locked inside of a small house with no windows and no way out. He is provided with food and clothing, as well as books and some toys for entertainment, but that is all.

I hope everyone had an uplifting Purim. It is an appropriate time to point out that many the mitzvos of Purim which involved giving, tie beautifully into our parshios. 

Once again, air raid sirens have become part of our life. In the past week, there have been at least six or seven missiles from Yemen, and sirens sound throughout much of Israel. As well as a few from Gaza, which set of sirens in the Gaza area and the Tel-Aviv area. B’chasdei Shamayim, there has been little to no damage or injuries! Still, it’s not fun. Some were early in the morning, 2 a.m.

As we encounter Purim, let us delve more deeply into the unique spiritual and existential battle that the Jewish People must continue to wage against the philosophy of Amalek. Amalek first appeared on the scene when they attacked klal Yisrael in the midbar, on their journey to Har Sinai. The most striking aspect of this attack was its timing.