Jewish Holidays
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ArticleFeb 10, 2026
Parashat Shekalim: Remembering the Machatzit HaShekel
Why do we read Parashat Shekalim before Adar, and what does the machatzit hashekel represent today? This article explores the halachic details and deeper meaning behind the reading and its message of...

ArticleFeb 9, 2026
Purim Explained: Obligations, Costumes, and the Megillah
Purim is coming. From Megillah to costumes, explore what stands behind the traditions we’ve carried for generations.

ArticleFeb 9, 2026
The Four Mitzvot of Purim Explained: Megillah, Gifts, Charity, and Celebration
A clear guide to reading the Megillah, Mishloach Manot, Matanot La’Evyonim, and the Purim feast

ArticleFeb 8, 2026
Purim 101: What We Celebrate and Why
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.

ArticleFeb 8, 2026
Why Some Children Don’t Want to Dress Up on 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...

ArticleFeb 8, 2026
Mishloach Manot Explained: What Counts and Why It Matters
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 g...

ArticleFeb 8, 2026
The Fast of Esther and the Hidden Light of Purim: Repentance, Joy, and Spiritual Renewal
The deep connection between the Fast of Esther, Purim, and Yom Kippur, and how repentance, joy, and mitzvot awaken Purim’s unique spiritual light for personal renewal and redemption

ArticleJan 14, 2026
Menachem Toker: Childhood Loss, Kindness, and a Life on the Airwaves
The veteran radio host opens up about faith, kindness, silence, and how Judaism became his anchor in life and career

ArticleJan 14, 2026
From Childhood Loneliness to a Life of Meaning
A journalist reflects on faith, Shabbat, Rabbi Aryeh Levin, motherhood, and finding divine purpose in everyday life

ArticleJan 13, 2026
Faith Over Fear: Three Farmers Who Honor Shmita
They step away from their fields, their income, and their certainty every seven years. Through loss, challenge, and unexpected blessing, three farmers reveal what it truly means to live with faith.

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