Adar II 14, 5771 * March 20, 2011
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Today is: Sunday, Adar II 14, 5771
Purim
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Today's Laws & Customs
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· Purim Observances
Purim observances include:
a) Reading of the Megillah (Book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle.
b) Giving to the poor (gifts of money should be given to at least two poor people).
c) Sending gifts of food to friends (a minimum of two ready-to-eat foods to at least one friend).
d) The Purim feast.
e) Reciting the Al Hanissim prayer.
Customs include dressing up in disguising costumes and the traditional Purim food, the hamantash [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=B48BC4E9C9A4DAAB001609B0F076DF8E&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]. For more detailed information, see links below.
(In Jerusalem and other ancient walled cities, the festival is observed tomorrow--see entries for Adar 15 [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=B051827D9AEF52C3BC27C015E51257EF&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ].)
· Purim Links
Virtual Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=E1E8C632E38FD784E991F2704D73769F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] (a website offering the story of Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=848925419674A70C78879B050C6317EC&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], detailed How-To [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=BDFB30C8C39DC161D1D3A3EC8DD7B8AF&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]'s, articles and essays [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=D2F0B14B563EE348478876BFF1CA750A&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], games [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=0B309947AFB510B794E6B01ADE00829F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], Purim songs and video clips [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=633D88E232BE27F2DC375AE8186AA922&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], and a global Purim costume contest [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=6BDACA4445B739D938AD4B0D47B974D5&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]).
A Purim anthology [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=73ADB0EEB674863E768F532FA603A2DE&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]
The Book of Esther [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=637B69D01733A33E2A9F4BAE4CE79EF4&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] with commentary
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Today in Jewish History
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· Moses' Brit (1393 BCE)
Moses was born on the 7th of Adar of the year 2368 from creation (1393 BCE); accordingly, Adar 14 was the 8th day of his life and the day on which he was circumcised in accordance with the Divine command to Abraham.
· Purim Victory Celebrated (356 BCE)
The festival of Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=E1E8C632E38FD784E991F2704D73769F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] celebrates the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's plot "to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day."
The events of Purim extended over a period of several years, culminating in the victory celebrations of Adar 14-15 of 356 BCE. Below is a timeline of the major events. For the detailed story, see the Book of Esther [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=637B69D01733A33E2A9F4BAE4CE79EF4&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] and The Story of Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=CE1CE8CE594042B366F94A06C1714F0C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]
Events and Dates:
Achashveirosh ascends the throne of Persia - 369 BCE
Achashveirosh's 180-day feast; Queen Vashti executed - 366 BCE
Esther becomes queen - Tevet, 362 BCE
Haman casts lots to choose date for Jews' annihilation - Nissan, 357 BCE
Royal decree ordering killing of all Jews - Nissan 13, 357 BCE
Mordechai calls on Jews to repent; 3-day fast ordered by Esther - Nissan 14-16, 357 BCE
Esther goes to Achashveirosh; hosts 1st wine party with Achashveirosh and Haman - Nissan 16, 357 BCE
Esther's 2nd wine party; Haman's downfall and hanging - Nissan 17, 357 BCE
Second decree issued by Achashveirosh, empowering the Jews to defend themselves - Sivan 23, 357 BCE
Battles fought throught the empire against those seeking to kill the Jews; Haman's ten sons killed - Adar 13, 356 BCE
Purim celebrations everywhere, except Shushan where 2nd day of battles are fought - Adar 14, 356 BCE
Purim celebration in Shushan - Adar 15, 356 BCE
Megillah written by Esther and Mordechai; Festival of Purim instituted for all generations - 355 BCE
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Daily Quote
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The lower waters weep: "We desire to be in the presence of the King"
- Zohar
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Daily Study
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Chitas and Rambam for today:
Chumash: Shemini, 1st Portion Leviticus 9:1-9:16 with Rashi
· English Text:
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=B4586730188560D2D53E99044B708A31&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Tehillim: Chapters 72 - 76
· Hebrew text:
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=36B7D89CA26BEBAF372518CC8D521B9C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
· English text:
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=62701EBB2AA957C02822606BDFF3950D&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Tanya: Likutei Amarim, middle of Chapter 37
· Lesson in Tanya:
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=C3D12B89D5CDE9976CAD3F28410201D5&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
· Tanya Audio Class:
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=FC671273D95409AFE35DE9E19F7D029B&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Rambam:
· Sefer Hamitzvos:
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=2C49BB6790FCD27B09001FB1E78E55E4&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
· 1 Chapter: She'ar Avot haTum'ah Chap. 20
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=F05A8685EF098C1047F5EC7F1B6A9552&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
· 3 Chapters: Mamrim Chapter 4, Mamrim Chapter 5, Mamrim Chapter 6
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=F8A7E8DF3921554CC57BEBA50DE0D07C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Hayom Yom:
· English Text:
http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=A91911489B4790100FE324AA1956F711&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
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