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Sefer Hatodaah
Rabbi Ki-Tov discusses Purim: its laws, customs and significance as explained by the sages of yore.
Remember what Amalek did to you
Insights on Parshat Zachor
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A Day of Mobilization & Fasting
The Reason Behind the Fast.
The Half Shekel
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The Reading of the Megillah
Additional Guidelines and Insights on Megillah Reading
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The Blessings of the Megillah
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Mishloach Manot:
Sending Food Gifts on Purim
Exchanging Gifts of Food Between Friends
Matanot L'evyonim:
Gifts for the Poor on Purim Day
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The Significance of the Festive Purim Meal
Insights on the Deeper Aspect of the Purim Meal
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Mishteh:
Feasting on Purim
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Purim Allusions
Until He Cannot Differentiate
Why We Drink on Purim.
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Al Ha-Nissim
How and When.
The Days of Purim
Shushan Purim
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When Shushan Purim Is on Shabbat
The Three-Day Purim (Purim Meshulash)
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