The Gemara says that Purim can be pushed forward but not back (Vlo ya’avor). What lesson is there in this?

Don’t pass over.

Everything you always wanted to know about Taanis Esther. Do we fast because Esther fasted? Not so fast! The answer is a little bit more complicated. This class provides inspiration for the fast and Purim as well. (some thoughts). NOTE: There is an error in this class. I say that there is no source for…

A short thought about the fact that the fast was pushed up (to 11 ADAR) as we can’t fast on Shabbos.

(5777/ 2017)A thought. Every Ratzui (Yom Kippur) needs a Shov (eating Erev Yom Kippur; and every Shuv (Purim) needs a Ratzo (fasting Ta’anis Esther). (5780/ 2020)Taanis Esther Ratzoi Purim Shov (like Yom Kippur in reverse).

The Ma’amar of Mesiras Nefesh explains how Purim could complete Mattan Torah and Children could accomplish more than spiritual giants. The lesson for us now (even in Russia and certainly) in the west is obvious.

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Story of Adar 1 5752, and overview of this very important Ma’amar.

The simcha in Golus vs. in the times of the Beis hamikdash. A discussion based on a Sicha (in Likutei sichos vol. 26), that explains the difference between the Rambam’s Halacha sefer (an ideal sefer) vs. the Shulchan Aruch (- A Galus Sefer).

Amaleik exists even in Geula until we actually enter the promised land.