And the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to gladness, and from mourning into a good day; that they should make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending portions one to another,
and gifts to the poor.

וְהַחֹדֶשׁ אֲשֶׁר נֶהְפַּךְ לָהֶם מִיָּגוֹן לְשִׂמְחָה וּמֵאֵבֶל לְיוֹם טוֹב; לַעֲשׂוֹת אוֹתָם יְמֵי מִשְׁתֶּה וְשִׂמְחָה וּמִשְׁלֹחַ מָנוֹת אִישׁ לְרֵעֵהוּ וּמַתָּנוֹת לָאֶבְיֹנִים

אֶסְתֵּר ט:כב

vi-ha-kho-desh a-sher ne-hi-pakh la-hem mi-ya-gon l'-sim-kha u-may-ay-vel l'-yom tov la-a-sot o-tam y'-may mish-te v'-sim-kha u-mish-lo-akh ma-not eesh l'-ray-ay-hu u-ma-ta-not la-ev-yo-neem

Jerusalem Inspiration

From today's verse we learn about the special commandments that we perform on the holiday of Purim in celebration of the drastic change of events that turned days of grief into those of joy. On Purim we rejoice through a grand festive meal as well as sending gift baskets to each other and donating to the poor. There is an integral message embedded in these simple deeds; our joy cannot be complete while our neighbor may be lacking! We are commanded to be festive only once we have made sure that everyone is able to join in good cheer. This Purim send an Israel365 gift basket and bring cheer to your choice of recipient, a soldier, sick child or orphan.

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The 'Shuk' After Hours!

In Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda market, one talented artist is inspiring vendors, customers, and tourists with his incredible paintings of famous historical figures.

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A Good Leader Admits When He is Wrong

This week's Torah portion discusses the various sacrifices to be brought and procedures to be followed when someone sins accidentally, not as a result of intent but rather from carelessness or ignorance. Starting with the leadership and working down to the commoner, Torah law dictates a society in which everyone owns up to their mistakes.

King of the Road' Autobiography

Shaul P. Ladany is a Belgrade-born Israeli survivor of Bergen-Belsen. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Columbia University. He participated in the 1968 Mexico Olympics and survived the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, set the 50-mile world record, won the 100-km world championship, and set records around the globe. 'King of the Road' is Ladany's autobiography as an Israeli scientist and world-record-holding race walker.

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Jerusalem Daily Photo

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