One of the unique features of Purim, are the mitzvos concerning giving to one’s fellow Jew. We are obligated to give mishloach manos and matanas la’evyonim. There is no other festival in which there is a similar obligation of chessed (kindness). What is the connection between these mitzvos and
The miracle of the oil - Why do we celebrate Chanukah?
“When the Yivanim entered the Beit HaMikdash, they defiled all the oil set aside for
“Because you did not serve HASHEM, your G-d, amid gladness and goodness of heart when everything was abundant.” — Devarim 28:47
The destiny of
“You shall place both stones on the shoulder straps of the ephod, remembrance stones for the Children of Israel. Aaron shall carry their names before
