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Purim: Removing The Mask
Of all the masks we may encounter over the course of Purim, the most intriguing is the one worn by Purim itself… On the one hand, Purim commemorates and celebrates the miracle that Hashem performed for the Jewish People at the time. In this retrospective sense, it "faces backwards." On the other hand, however, it also "faces forwards" in the sense that it provides a vision toward the future. It contains many messages that reveal extremely profound concepts and fundamental truths…the festival of Purim is a time when these ideas can be encountered, accessed, and absorbed anew. Ultimately, these two different "directions" do not conflict with each other, for the day of Purim is not just a historical event; it is an ongoing presence in the Jewish calendar and in its national experience.
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From Darkness to Destiny:
The Haggadah Experience
In this remarkable, easy-to-read, and thought-provoking commentary on the Passover Haggadah, Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein brings a wealth of sources, a lucidity of thought, and tremendous originality in order to help understand what the goal of the Seder really is, and how we can best experience this powerful evening.
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Do you wish to know the One Who spoke and created the world? Learn Aggadah, for through that you will know Hashem and cleave to His ways (Sifrei, Parshas Ekev, sec. 12) Scattered throughout the Talmud are various sayings and stories dealing with Torah outlook, ethics and values. Some are seemingly straightforward, while others are somewhat mystifying, and others simply baffling. Together, they constitute the area of Torah known as Aggadah, and contained within them are the fundamentals of Judaism.
PurchaseTeshuva: A Guide for the Mind and Heart During Elul, Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
The days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have a hallowed place in the consciousness of the Jewish People. The sensitive soul approaches these days with a blend of anticipation and reverence, of hope and awe. We each have our own highlights in the prayers - moments that we identify with especially, and which strike a chord deep within. These are indeed special days. But they are also days that are sometimes not fully understood.
PurchaseJourneys in Talmud
Journeys in Talmud takes the reader behind the scenes of the discussions in the Talmud, introducing him to the analytical debates which have taken place throughout the centuries, and whose development continues until today. In am manner that is both stimulating and reader-friendly, this book aims to introduce the reader to the depth, beauty and drama that together form part of the Torah learning experience
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