The primary focus on Purim is the story of the Megillah (Book of Esther).The Megillah contains a rather long and detailed account of what transpired.It begins by telling us what […]
TheZone’s very own Rabbi D gives an overview of the laws and customs of Purim, particularly as they pertain to Purim 2021.
An Oorah Holiday Guide Oorah’s “10 Minute” guides are designed to help you “find your way around” the Yomim Tovim that mark the Jewish year. Our heritage is rich with […]
Bake these quick and easy hamantaschen for a classic Purim treat! Ingredients: 4 sticks margarine 1 c sugar 4 egg yolks 4 ½ c flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder […]
On Purim, our Sages instituted that the megillah, the Book of Esther, be read twice, both on Purim night and day. This is so we can glean from the megillah […]
In the beginning of this week’s Torah reading, the Torah lists all thematerials that were necessary to be donated for the construction of the Mishkan(Tabernacle). All the way on the […]
This week, in addition to the regular Torah reading, we read ParshasShkalim. At the time when the Holy Temple was actively functioning, around this time of year, an announcement was […]
This week’s Torah reading begins by telling us that Jethro, Moses’s father-in-law, heard about the great experiences the Jews had experienced since they left Egypt and was inspired to join […]