A timeless classic, “Purim and the Persian Empire”, by Yehuda Landy, gives a new perspective on the Purim holiday, based on its historical background. It has turned the study of Purim into a fascinating world history lesson, focused on the Bais HaMikdash, Jerusalem, four world empires — Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian and Median and Greek.
Hamantashen cookies or Oznei Haman are the delicacies of Purim. Here is a short movie on how to make it (cookies not included).
Are children supposed to fast on Yom Kippur? Are they exempt from the solemn activities of the day? Let’s find out as we learn/review the Halachos of Chinuch pertaining to Yom Kippur. Continue reading
How do we explain the significance of fasting even on minor fast days to our children of chinuch age?
Obviously they are not required to fast, but how do they internalize the seriousness of the day? Our Sages have the answers.