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A Feminist Ritual: Vashti & Purim Flags
This post presents a new Purim ritual created by Ma’yan, a Jewish feminist, social justice and leadership training program for
God is in Control: The Spiritual Message of the Purim Story
From Aish.com, this animated video (04:46) retells the story of Purim as told in Megillat Esther, focusing on how the
A Halachic Discussion of Women’s Obligation in Megillat Esther
In this video (08:40), Rabbi Joel Finkelstein summarizes the various Orthodox perspectives in the halachic discussion regarding a women’s obligation to hear the
Drop Your Mask: Why We Dress Up on Purim
Produced by Aish.com, this insightful video (02:29) features Rabbi Yaakov Cohen reveals the deep psychological and spiritual wisdom behind the
Why Do Jews Wear Costumes on Purim?
Produced by My Jewish Learning, this introductory video (01:32) provides several historical, spiritual and practical explanations for the custom of
The History & Spiritual Significance of Hamantaschen
This short video (01:12) from Chabad.org suggestions several different reasons why we eat Hamantaschen on Purim. This thorough article by Rabbi Yehuda
Easy & Unique Hamantaschen
From ReformJudaism.org, this video (01:30) provides a basic introduction to the custom of eating Hamantaschen on Purim, along with four
15 Creative Hamantaschen Recipes
This article from Jewlish.com provides links to fifteen of the most creative and delicious sweet and savory Hamantaschen recipes, including
How To Form Perfect Hamantaschen
From the Lil Miss Cakes baking blog, this instructional video (02:35) provides tips on how to fold, pinch and form
How To Make Hamantaschen
Produced by The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, this short instructional video (01:34) demonstrates how to make dairy-free hamantaschen, including