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A Purim Poem: A Blessing for the Next Generation

A Purim Poem: A Blessing for the Next Generation

Written by Isabella R. Hess, this thoughtful Purim poem blesses the next generation of Jewish children with the qualities exemplified by

Purim Greetings: Poetic Purim Blessings

Purim Greetings: Poetic Purim Blessings

Written by Rabbi Simon Jacobson, the director of the The Meaningful Life Center, this poem blesses the reader with the profound

The NCSY Megillah Companion For Teens

The NCSY Megillah Companion For Teens

Created by NCSY, an Orthodox organization dedicated to inspiring Jewish youth to engage with Judaism, this booklet summarizes each chapter of Megillat Esther, and

Educational Resource: Purim, Peoplehood & Collective Responsibility

Educational Resource: Purim, Peoplehood & Collective Responsibility

Through a hands-on activity, text study and dvar Torah, this educational resource explores the elements of Jewish peoplehood and collective responsibility found

Another Star/Another Queen: A Purim Spoken Word Poem

Another Star/Another Queen: A Purim Spoken Word Poem

Written and performed by Rachel Kann, this creative video (05:57) presents a feminist spoken word poem inspired by Vashti’s refusal to

A Feminist Megillah Reading Ritual: Verses for Esther

A Feminist Megillah Reading Ritual: Verses for Esther

This post presents an innovative feminist ritual that some communities have adopted during the reading of Megillat Esther on Purim.

The Significance of the Fast of Esther

The Significance of the Fast of Esther

Produced by Aleph Beta Academy, this video (09:17) explores the historical and spiritual significance behind Taanit Esther, the day-long fast

A Feminist Ritual: Vashti & Purim Flags

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

A Sassy Retelling of the Purim Story

A Sassy Retelling of the Purim Story

This amusing animated video (04:08) presents a modern retelling of the Purim story from Megillat Esther. Useful for people of all ages and

A Halachic Discussion of Women’s Obligation in Megillat Esther

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