Tag Archives: Purim

Political lessons from the Purim story

Posted on 25 February 2013 by

Since it is still Purim today in Jerusalem, it is timely to be reminded of the modern-day lessons and parallels that can be learned from the ancient Purim story as written in the Megillah. Barry Rubin has written a very … Continue reading →

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Purim Same’ach! Happy Purim!

Posted on 24 February 2013 by

The festival of Purim began this evening as soon as Shabbat went out. We’ve been to shul, heard the *Megillah read, the ra’ashanim of various sorts – from toy gun caps to bells, whistles, rattling keys and even someone blowing … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 8 February 2013 by

It’s time for another Good News Friday post. My first item is the good news that despite the wailing and gnashing of teeth that the younger generation are not motivated or patriotic enough, a new report tells us that in … Continue reading →

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Happy Purim with the Latma Megillah

Posted on 8 March 2012 by

Another classic, brilliant and funny and sharply biting video, with a twist in the tail (tale?) as befits Purim. For those not in the know, the chant used by “Yariv Googleheimer” in the video is identical to that used when … Continue reading →

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Purim Sameach! Happy Purim

Posted on 7 March 2012 by

Purim has just started here in Israel (although it takes place a day later in Jerusalem and other ancient cities for reasons cited in the Megillah). Instead of me writing and explaining what it’s all about, here’s a cute video … Continue reading →

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Time for a family update

Posted on 10 March 2011 by

And now for something completely different. (NOTE: to preserve privacy, no full names are being used here. You’ll just have to follow initials and try and keep them straight. Or not. Might be more fun.  ) So, apologies once more … Continue reading →

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