Purim is nearly here! We bring you many ways to celebrate this holiday. Chag Sameach!
RRC rabbinical students Solomon Hoffman and Adam Cerino Jones offer some Purim standards: Shoshanat Ya’akov, traditionally sung after the Megillah reading, and Hag Purim (Hava Narisha), a favorite children’s song. Sourced from Recon Connect Beit Midrash
In his d’var Torah, Rabbi Elliott Tepperman teaches about the role of chance, having fun, the importance of solidarity and how the world looks different when it’s upside-down. Sourced from ReconstructingJudaism.org
A contemporary classic recording by MIRAJ© (Margot Stein, Rayzel Raphael, Bayla Ruchama and Juliet Spitzer) that gives Vashti the credit she is due. Sourced from Ritualwell
The custom of the reader repeating certain verses in the Megillah after the congregation first recites them is explained by Julia Andelman, who suggests that since Esther, who risks her life to save the Jewish people, some communities have begun to expand the tradition by having the congregation repeat verses about Esther as well. Sourced from Ritualwell
There are times when it’s hard to put on a joyous face. Rabbi Rachel Greengrass offers this kaddish preface for mourners during Purim. Sourced from Ritualwell
B’ab’a B’tamer, an traditional Iraqi Purim treat that celebrates how Queen Esther hid her Jewish heritage from the king, is demonstrated by Adva Chattler, who lovingly learned it from her savta (grandmother). Click here for a printable recipe card! Sourced from ReconstructingJudaism.org
These resources were drawn from:
