It is customary that firstborn males observe a fast on Erev Pesach, but they are able to absolve themselves of this requirement by participating in a Siyum Masechet – the celebration of somebody who completed the study of an entire Masechet of Gemara. This custom is discussed by the Mishna Berura
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Another beautiful party held recently in the Beth Gavriel community as part of the Table for Two program, which brought together those who had lived
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Michelangelo was once asked: “How are you able to create such wondrous sculptures and works of art? How can something so ingenious and innovative
Working on Purim
‘Is it permissible to go to work on Purim? The Megilah describes the holiday of Purim as an occasion of “Mishte Ve’simcha” – “feasting and
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Purim – Drinking and Conducting Oneself Responsibly
There is a Mitzvah to eat a large, festive meal on Purim. One fulfills this obligation with a single meal; there is no requirement to conduct more
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One of the Mitzvot that apply on Purim is the obligation of a Seuda – to eat a festive meal. Halacha requires eating this meal on Purim day; one does