Holiday

Al Hanissim for Grace After Meals on Purim

Al Hanissim for Grace After Meals on Purim

This post presents a cantorial rendition of the “Al HaNissim” prayer added to the Grace After Meals on Purim, along with the Hebrew and English texts of the prayer. The video features Ben Zion

Chabad’s Purim How-To Guide

Chabad’s Purim How-To Guide

From Chabad.org, the official website of the Orthodox Hasidic Chabad-Lubavitch movement, this thorough How-To Guide for Purim contains a brief summary of the story of Purim and everything you need to know in

Purim Food Quiz

Purim Food Quiz

This five question quiz from My Jewish Learning tests your knowledge of traditional Purim foods and the significance behind them. 

Medley of Traditional Hebrew Purim Songs

Medley of Traditional Hebrew Purim Songs

From Brazillian musician, Micha Gamerman, this upbeat animated music video (08:26), is a festive medley of nine of the most popular, traditional Hebrew songs sung on Purim, often during the Seudat Purim (festive meal).

The Festive Purim Meal: Seudat Purim

The Festive Purim Meal: Seudat Purim

From the website of the Orthodox Union, this thorough article outlines the spiritual significance and halachic guidelines of the Seudat Purim – the festive meal eaten on Purim – including when the meal

The Laws of the Purim Meal & Drinking

The Laws of the Purim Meal & Drinking

In this informative video (03:59), Rabbi Yaakov Laredo, an Orthodox community leader and educator, summaries the laws of Seudat Purim, the festive meal eaten on Purim, including who is obligated, when the meal

3 Creative Mishloach Manot Ideas

3 Creative Mishloach Manot Ideas

Created by ReformJudaism.org, this video (01:14) provides some basic information about how to fulfill the commandment of Mishloach Manot – delivering gifts of food on Purim – plus three creative ideas for themed Mishloach

The Halachic Guidelines of Giving Mishloach Manot

The Halachic Guidelines of Giving Mishloach Manot

In this practical introductory video (01:47), Rabbi Moshe Elefant of the Orthodox Union explains the halachic guidelines for fulfilling the commandment of Mishloach Manot – delving gifts of food on Purim, including who is