TODAY IN JUDAISM: Sunday, March 11, 2012

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Adar 17, 5772 * March 11, 2012

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Today is: Sunday, Adar 17, 5772

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Today in Jewish History
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· Torah Sages Escape (c. 75 BCE)

In the year 91 BCE, Alexander Yannai of the Hasmonean family succeeded his brother Yehuda Aristoblus to the throne of Judea. Alexander Yannai was a Sadducee who virulently persecuted the Pharisees. At one point during his bloody reign, following a victory he scored on a battlefield, he invited all the Torah scholars for a celebratory feast. During this feast he was slighted by one of the guests, which led him to execute all the Torah scholars in attendance.

A few of the sages managed to escape to the town of Sulukus in Syria. There, too, they encountered anti-Semitic enemies who murdered many of the exiled sages. The handful of surviving Torah scholars went in to hiding, finding refuge in the home of an individual named Zevadai. On the night of the 17th of Adar they escaped the hostile city of Sulukus.

Eventually these surviving scholars revived Torah Judaism. The date they escaped the clutches of death was established as a day of celebration.

· Completion of Code of Jewish Law (1563)

Rabbi Yosef Caro [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=786AED7E451E8F1EAC08523D274BAADC&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] completed the Shulchan Aruch, the Code of Jewish Law [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8E88BD5A913DEC2FAE6C352366A6C676&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]. This concise codification of all Jewish law which is germane today was an extension of his Beit Yosef commentary (see entry for the 11th of Elul [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=4C703BBDFDE3453F2B3E03F47A32D7D7&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]).

The Shulchan Aruch is divided in to four sections: Orach Chaim -- details the laws pertaining to daily life, lifecycle events, and holidays. Yoreh De'ah -- laws which a practicing rabbi must be proficient in, such as complex nuances of the kosher laws, laws of mikvah, and laws of slaughtering. Even Ha'ezer -- laws of marriage, divorce, reproduction, and the like. Choshen Mishpat -- monetary and judicial laws; required study for a member of a rabbinical court.

To this very day, the Shulchan Aruch serves as the primary halachic guide for Jewish life.

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Daily Quote
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Sefirah (the Hebrew word for "counting") also means to illuminate and to rarify. The 49-day process of sefirat ha-omer, the counting of the days from Passover to Shavuot, is also the process of refining the 49 traits of one's heart so that they shine with the soul's G-dly light

- Rabbi DovBer, the Maggid of Mezeritch

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Daily Study
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Chitas and Rambam for today:

Chumash: Vayak'hel-Pekudei, 1st Portion Exodus 35:1-35:29 with Rashi
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Tehillim: Chapters 83 - 87
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Tanya: Likutei Amarim, middle of Chapter 35
· Lesson in Tanya:
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Hayom Yom:
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TODAY IN JUDAISM: Shabbat, March 10, 2012

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Adar 16, 5772 * March 10, 2012

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Today is: Shabbat, Adar 16, 5772

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Today in Jewish History
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· Rebuilding of Jerusalem Wall Begun (c. 41 CE)

Agrippa I, appointed by the Roman Emperor to rule over Judea, was pious and kind to his subjects. During his reign, the Jews began to prosper and live comfortably. The Sages of the time accorded him great respect.

Agrippa I started construction to repair, broaden and heighten the walls around Jerusalem. The Romans, wary of the Jews' rising prosperity, placed many obstacles in his way. Nonetheless, the wall was completed, though the finished product was not as magnificent as originally planned.

The 16th of Adar, the day when the construction commenced, was instituted to be a joyous day.

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Chitas and Rambam for today:

Chumash: Ki Tisa, 7th Portion Exodus 34:27-34:35 with Rashi
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Tehillim: Chapters 79 - 82
· Hebrew text:
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Tanya: Likutei Amarim, beginning of Chapter 35
· Lesson in Tanya:
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Hayom Yom:
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DAILY DOSE: Unnatural Response

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Unnatural Response
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The philosopher, when he sees a miracle, looks for a natural explanation.

The Jew, when he sees nature, looks for the miracle.

A Daily Dose of Wisdom from the Rebbe
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Adar 15, 5772 * March 9, 2012

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TODAY IN JUDAISM: Friday, March 9, 2012

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Adar 15, 5772 * March 9, 2012

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Today is: Friday, Adar 15, 5772
Shushan Purim

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Today's Laws & Customs
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· Shushan Purim

In cities that are surrounded by a wall dating from the days of Joshua (13th century BCE) -- a prominent example is the city of Jerusalem -- the festival of Purim is observed on the 15th of Adar (instead of the 14th), in commemoration of the fact that in the ancient walled city of Shushan, the first Purim was celebrated on this day (see "Today in Jewish History [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=165A81BA0202ADCD8321E29CDD6C8969&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]").

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Today in Jewish History
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· Purim Victory Celebrated in Shushan (356 BCE)

The battles fought between the Jews and their enemies, which took place on Adar 13 throughout the Persian empire (see "Today in Jewish History [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=5F93A01B5F2A49CECFBBDCA9D4C90E84&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]" for that date), continued for two days -- Adar 13 and 14 -- in the capital city of Shushan, where there were a greater number of Jew haters. Thus the victory celebrations in Shushan were held on the 15th of Adar, and the observance of the festival of Purim was instituted for that day in Shushan and all walled cities. (See Laws and Customs [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=A9AE4D9074D3803605D13AF8C257D955&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] below).

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Daily Quote
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"Wealth and riches are in his home, and his charity endures forever" (Psalms 112:3) -- this refers to one who writes books and loans them out to others

- Talmud, Ketubot 50a

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Daily Study
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Chitas and Rambam for today:

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why Send “Mishloach Manot” Food Gifts Through a Messenger?

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Why Send "Mishloach Manot" Food Gifts Through a Messenger?
By Yehuda Shurpin
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Dear Rabbi,

I know that the word mishloach literally means "send," and I've been told that the correct way to give mishloach manot [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8C19A8B684E2F15E0770591773FA5C0E&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] is actually through a messenger. Is this true? Can you explain the reason?

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You are certainly onto something here. Mishloach manot involves giving two food gifts to at least one person on the holiday of Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=2FB45DD96196AA760BAEC3103D488B13&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]. The words used to describe the observance in the Scroll of Esther [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=2340F5F0B21559EBBEB32CC917421576&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], "mishloach manot,[1]" translate as "sending portions."

"Sending" typically involves at least three people (the giver, the messenger, the receiver), as opposed to "giving," which only involves the giver and the receiver. Because of the specific wording in the verse, it is customary to send the food packages through a third party. The messenger can be just about anybody: a friend, a relative, a child.[2]

It may sound strange at first, but usually the person giving mishloach manot will ask any person nearby to hand the gift to the recipient. This would include a child who opens the door at the recipient's home, a friend going along to deliver the gifts, or one's own child.

When the gifts are given through a messenger, more people become involved in fulfilling the mitzvah and the miracle of Purim is publicized. This is the primary reason we use a third-party.[3] Alternatively, it is because it is considered a more respectful manner of giving the mishloach manot.[4] But even if one gives the mishloach manot directly to the recipient, the giver still fulfills the Purim observance.[5]

Conversely, there are some who actually consider it better to give the food packages directly to the recipient. This is because one of the reasons for mishloach manot is to increase friendship and community bonds. As such, it seems more appropriate to give the gifts directly.

According to this, the reason the term 'sending'is used (as opposed to 'giving') is to stress that although normally we consider it better to do a mitzvah, a ritual observance, by oneself, rather than appointing a messenger to do it, this does not apply to the sending of mishloach manot. Additionally, according to Jewish law, when one fulfills a mitzvah through a messenger, one must use a messenger who has the same obligation as the one who sends him/her. When it comes to mishloach manot, it does not matter who the messenger is; a child will suffice.[6]

Practically speaking, the prevailing custom is to try and send the mishloach manot through a messenger, but one definitely fulfills one's obligation even if he or she gives the gift directly to the recipient.

See Why Do We Give Food Packages on Purim? [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8C19A8B684E2F15E0770591773FA5C0E&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] from our selection Mishloach Manot: Sending Food Portions to a Friend on Purm [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=C37A7A6998BC2907A2A323BDAA61F0E1&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 kid= ].


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1.The Scroll of Esther, known as Megillat Esther or the Megillah, 9:19.
2.See commentary by Rabbi Moshe Sofer, the Chatam Sofer, on Talmud Gitin 22b. See also Rabbi Yaakov Ettlinger in his responsa, Binyan Tzion 44.
3.Mekor Chaim 694. Responsa Zecher Yehosef 2:8.
4.See Responsa Yehuda Yaleh, Orech Chaim 207.
5.See Binyan Tzion ibid, and Rabbi Abraham David of Buczacz in Eishel Avraham on Shulchan Aruch Orech Chayim 695.
6.See Eishel Avraham ibid.


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Today is: Thursday, Adar 14, 5772
Purim

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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=B0114E9D1B1C1EAC5255FBF08B2E0CF3&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=E60278C83FB296075DA804718E4FEE40&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ].)

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Virtual Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=2919F2830C48E625CF8BB3B070F4D90F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] (a website offering the story of Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=7AF5A6B491263AD58A1143993EE98AC6&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], detailed How-To [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=EBEFADB1B4D85B84F48DF1C644F34203&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]'s, articles and essays [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=E7091258ACC3F9246A3FE238DF443FE6&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], games [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=295774E2376D567BFFC10123B65DFF3C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], Purim songs and video clips [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=76D4DAB9E4A8F7DCB9B2A750BEE38BC6&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], and a global Purim costume contest [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=867B80BAF8046846F9716824D34F0220&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]).

A Purim anthology [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=F9FB89D651BD7FD24E0A4BD28EFD9551&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ]

The Book of Esther [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=1831FD93D83307942B2235C973798E89&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=2919F2830C48E625CF8BB3B070F4D90F&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=1831FD93D83307942B2235C973798E89&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] and The Story of Purim [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=EEA4EF6CE7553EEB6AC53239B6DB9B2D&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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Ki Tisa in a Nutshell
Exodus 30:11–34:35

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Purim: Gifts for the Poor (By Moshe New)
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Mordechai's and Esther's different roles in the Purim story, and their influence on the way in which the <i>megillah</i> was ultimately written and canonized as part of the Bible.

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