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Watch: Ariel terror victim Gal Keidan in youth choir

 

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The golden menorah near the Hurva synagogue that could be used in the future Third Temple (Shutterstock).
"What troubles you, Queen Esther?” the king asked her. “And what is your request? Even to half the kingdom, it shall be granted you"
Esther 5:3 (The Israel Bible™)

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va-YO-mer LAH ha-ME-lekh mah LAKH es-TAYR ha-mal-KAH u-mah ba-ka-sha-TAYKH ad kha-TZEE ha-mal-KHUT v’-yi-na-TAYN LAKH

The Beit Hamikdash in the Story of Purim
When King Ahasuerus offered Esther up to half of the kingdom, this was not merely a show of generosity, but it referred to a specific geographic location. Jewish tradition states that the halfway mark of Ahasuerus’ empire was the site of the Beit Hamikdash(Holy Temple). Ahasuerus tells Esther that he is willing to do anything to make her happy, short of allowing the rebuilding of the Temple. Although Cyrus, his predecessor, had allowed the Children of Israel to return to Israel and begin reconstruction of the Beit Hamikdash, Ahasuerus was adamantly against it.

 

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It is large, and includes three mostly identical rooms still enclosed.

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Minat al-Qal'a - an Umayyad/Crusader fort on the beach in Ashdod ~ Elder Of Ziyon - Israel News

 

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The History and Meaning of Hamantaschen - Peeling back the layers of the Purim treats also called oznei Haman

 

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New graphic novel draws on Canada’s nearly forgotten 1933 anti-Semitic riot

 

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Happy children celebrate Purim in the streets of Jerusalem (American Friends of Ateret Cohanim).
And the squares of the city shall be crowded with boys and girlsplaying in the squares
Zechariah 8:5 (The Israel Bible™)

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u'-re-KHO-bot ha-IR YEE-ma-LU ye-la-DEEM ve-ye-la-DOT me-sa-kha-KEEM
BEER-kho-vot-TAY-ha

Ateret Cohanim Fulfilling Biblical Prophecy in Israel
Zecharya's prophecies have come to light as the modern streets of Israeli cities are filled with children playing in their God given homeland. Non-profit Jerusalem Chai / American Friends of Ateret Cohanim is helping make this prophecy come alive even further in the Old City of Jerusalem, the heart of the eternal and undivided capital of the Jewish people. This year, the organization is launching a Purim Crowdfunding campaign to raise $10,000 for the true pioneers of Jerusalem. Jerusualem Chai / American Friends of Ateret Cohanim wants to bring Purim cheer to the courageous Jewish families who have chosen to raise their children in “Muslim Quarter” of the Old City, in order to not be like the ancient Jews of Persia who abandoned Jerusalem. Bring a smile to our families and children and help make the “Old City” young again with Jerusalem Chai / American Friends of Ateret Cohanim!

 

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Celebrating in the Blossoming Hills of Judea
Photo Credit: Pnina Gabler


"The Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honour."
The Scroll of Esther 8:16

 

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Beresheet conducts final major maneuver on way to moon

 

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This fragment of a Persian-period (4th – 5th century BCE) Bes-Vessel was discovered in a large refuse pit in the City of David's Givati Parking Lot dig, in Jerusalem. (Eliyahu Yanai, City of David)

2,600 years ago in Jerusalem, this fat jokester dwarf laughed evil spirits away

 

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Baroque ‘Esther’ oratorio’s fate overturned by miraculous rescue from obscurity

 

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Jewish youth from Arab village reclaims his heritage

 

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The Jewish people celebrate Purim in Israel!

 

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Weizmann professor wins Israel Prize for life sciences

 

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Why Do Jews Wear Costumes on Purim? | My Jewish Learning

 

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President Achashverosh, was a great King, really fantastic. He promised to “Make Shushan Great Again” by building a wall around his beautiful Shushan and keeping out all the Yehudicanos. In the end, they all made up and lived happily ever after. Happy Purim from the Weisz family!
Charging them to observe the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar, every year
Esther 9:21 (The Israel Bible™)

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l’-ka-YAYM a-lay-HEM lih-YOT o-SEEM AYT YOM ar-ba-AH a-SAR l’-KHO-desh a-DAR
v’-AYT yom kha-mi-SHAH a-SAR BO b’-khol sha-NAH v’-sha-NAH

Happy Purim!
Today is the 14th day of Adar - today begins Purim for most of the world, but not for everyone! Purim is the only Jewish holiday that is observed on two different days, depending on one’s location. The residents of Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) and other walled cities celebrate on the 15th of Adar, while the rest of the world celebrates on the 14th of Adar. In establishing the holiday of Purim, Esther wanted to guarantee that the lesson of the holiday would not be forgotten. In her time, the Children of Israel had forsaken Yerushalayim. Celebrating in Yerushalayim on a different day highlights its special status and its eternal connection to the People of Israel.