Adar

Why we give the half-shekel today, how much to give, who should give it, and whether it can come from your tzedakah funds.

Your guide to the pre-Purim custom: who gives, how much to give, when to give it, and why it matters.

Who to give to, what to give, and when it counts. This quick, no-stress guide breaks down matanot la’evyonim so you can give correctly, generously, and with confidence on Purim.

Thoughtful themes bring charm and personality to mishloach manot, turning a simple mitzvah into a moment of delight.

The halachic practices and deeper teachings behind Purim Katan in a leap year, including its connection to unity, inner joy, and preparing the heart for the full celebration of Purim

A clear, chapter by chapter overview of the Book of Esther. In just minutes, it traces the Purim story from palace intrigue and hidden identity to courage, reversal, and celebration.

Why the Hebrew calendar adds an extra Adar, how it affects Purim and life-cycle events, and the powerful message of sixty days of happiness

Discover the deeper meaning of “When Adar begins, we increase joy” through the teachings of the Sfat Emet and Rabbi Nachman, exploring faith, perseverance, dignity, and the spiritual power of women during the Purim season

Why Adar increases joy, how Purim surpasses Yom Kippur, and what Torah teaches about true spiritual celebration

When should the Purim meal take place? What happens when Purim falls on Friday? How much wine is enough? A clear, practical guide to the laws and spirit of the Purim seudah.

Discover the deeper meaning of Purim, why it’s a day of great holiness, and how increasing joy in Adar attracts blessings throughout the year

A clear guide to the meaning of Purim Katan, its inner spiritual light, and why some sages saw it as a day of hidden miracles and joy

Why does inspiration vanish overnight? Adar offers a surprising answer. A sharp, soulful reflection on falling out of tune, starting again, and the quiet work that makes Purim a season of real renewal.

With Adar just days away, this article explores the inner work required to increase joy, strengthen faith, and create a home where joy can grow naturally.

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 collective service.

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

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