Purim

From the Megillah of Esther to modern times: how hidden providence transforms chance events into faith, joy, and meaning

An exploration of the historical and archaeological background of Megillat Esther, revealing how the physical remains of ancient Shushan illuminate key details of the Purim story.

How hidden Divine Providence in the Megillah speaks powerfully to life in the 21st century

Purim is a day of joy, but what happens when it coincides with loss? Here’s how halacha guides the way.

Purim is coming. From Megillah to costumes, explore what stands behind the traditions we’ve carried for generations.

How the Book of Esther reveals God’s quiet guidance through everyday events and apparent chance

Why gifts to the poor create the greatest happiness and how kindness defeats emptiness and division

What began as a jealous rivalry between two shopkeepers spiraled into violence, siege, and a dramatic rescue that became known as the Purim of the Bandits.

He enters the Megillah as merely “a Jewish man in Shushan,” yet quietly becomes the figure who shapes everything.

Why the chain of events in the Megillah cannot be explained as chance and what it teaches about hidden Divine guidance

Drinking, doubt, Amalek, and the deep spiritual meaning of Purim as a glimpse of a repaired world

From strengthening unity to fulfilling halachic details — everything you need to know about sending Purim gifts

Why Purim joy isn’t automatic, and the simple daily practices that cultivate real happiness

Noa Yaron Dayan on inner Amalek, the power of joy, and choosing faith in the month of Adar

Why joy in Adar brings blessing, faith, and a deeper connection to God

A clear guide to reading the Megillah, Mishloach Manot, Matanot La’Evyonim, and the Purim feast

Why denying idolatry defines the Jew, how to relate to “channels” in life, and how Purim helps us unify Hashem’s Name in a world of concealment

Halachic guidelines, meaning, and spiritual depth of the Torah commandment to erase Amalek

From hidden miracles and Amalek to laughter, charity, and the spiritual strength of Purim

Adar is more than a lead-up to Purim. This article explores its structure, symbols, and traditions, and what they teach about hidden strength and growing joy.

How the Book of Esther reveals nature as divine imprint and teaches us to see beyond chance

How the battle against Amalek, Haman’s rise, and Esther’s courage shaped Jewish destiny

Why choosing joy, even without a reason, has the power to transform your life

How inner faith, women’s mitzvot, and spiritual devotion created Esther’s timeless beauty

How Purim reveals God’s guidance through concealment, coincidence, and the events of history

A guide to the Purim story that looks beyond the surface, exploring its customs and what the Megillah’s silence about Hashem teaches us about hidden miracles.

Think you know the Purim story? Think again. These ten surprising details reveal the hidden background of its central characters and events, offering a deeper and more vivid understanding of how everything truly unfolded.

The essential Mitzvot, prayer, Torah study, unity, and inner work that define the true meaning of Purim

Costumes are part of Purim’s joy, but not every child experiences them that way. Drawing on psychological insight, this piece explains the emotional and sensory reasons behind costume refusal and how parents can respond with understanding.

What qualifies as mishloach manot, and what does not? This guide breaks down the reasons behind the mitzvah and the halachic details that ensure it is fulfilled correctly, helping you approach Purim giving with clarity and confidence.