Would you like to drink all the wine you want on Purim without suffering so much as a headache? No drunkenness, only joy! Rav Shalom Arush says this prayer:
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Many people think that the night of Purim is for partying – but the night of Purim is actually a secret time to change your life… Rabbi Arush teaches us how!
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Venahafoch Hu – Soon by You!
Not every day is Purim! Not every day are we given an opportunity to simply ASK for Hashem’s blessings and our requests are granted. Purim is a day when not only are all our deficiencies upended, but we receive an abundance! Don’t waste Purim- ASK!
Look to the Light
The world is full of Hamans, but there is one thing that can save us, just like it did in the Purim story...
From Redemption to Prayer
The great power of the Jewish people is their ironclad emuna that cannot be influenced by any sorrow or suffering. The best gauge of a one’s emuna is his prayer. With strong emuna, one's prayer can bring miracles.
Queen Esther: Where Are You?, Part 2
We see a modern-day Haman, Achashverosh, and Mordecai. But where is a Queen Esther to prompt us to make teshuva and return to Hashem?
Queen Esther: Where Are You?, Part 1
We see a modern-day Haman, Achashverosh, and Mordecai. But where is a Queen Esther to prompt us to make teshuva and return to Hashem?
Not Every Day is Purim
For forty-eight hours all doors are open for anything you ask for! Rabbi Arush tells us how to prepare so we can take maximum advantage of this time.
Much More Than Groggers
It seems that everyone is facing deep anxieties during these days of tremendous upheaval. Whether one lives in Eretz Yisrael or abroad, the turmoil grows from day to day. How does one deal with this? Rabbi Arush’s advice is not just for Purim...
Three Russian Defeats
Although Purim is past, our private war with Amalek continues unabated. What timeless messages can we learn from Mordecai and our tzaddikim to help us win the war?
Purim and Amalek
The light of Purim shines from the beginning of the 13th of Adar through the end of Shushan Purim! This is the perfect time to start investing in truly serving Hashem with all our hearts! Take advantage of these special days when no request is refused!
Parshat Zachor and Purim
We read Parshat Zachor about the war with the Amalek on the Shabbat before Purim to remind us to annihilate the Amalek and its impure forces in each generation by strengthening our emunah and prayer.
What is Endless Joy?
How can you achieve being truly happy for another? Only by praying for the Jewish people! If you take on this prayer as a personal commitment, another Jew’s joy becomes your own personal joy.
When Helping Hurts
It's easy to become distracted by the horrific realities of current events. Nevertheless, we must keep our focus on ensuring that Jews don't abandon Torah and mitzvot. This is the lesson from Mordecai!
A Fateful Decision
I knew about the greatness of Purim and its holiness and about the greatness of joy on that day. On the other hand, I was aware of the widespread phenomena of drunk people who lose their human dignity. I found a sure-fire way to maintain an atmosphere of yirat Shamayim without reaching a state of dissoluteness and silliness.
Purim Recipes
Celebrate Purim with these delicious recipes! This year, Purim is close to Shabbat, so time spent cooking and baking is at a premium. We selected recipes that are easy and quick to make, and can be made ahead.
Hamantashen Recipes
Check out these mouth-watering hamantashen recipes that sure to add smiles to your Purim gifts.
As the Month of Salvations Approaches
The main thing in the Mishkan was that the Jewish people felt they were all partners in this endeavor. Everyone contributed and engaged in the work according to his or her skills and abilities. How can we return to that level of unity today?