All festivals will be nullified except Purim

The Talmud states that in the era of Redemption, all festivals will be nullified except Purim. What does this mean? In the present era, the festivals represent G-dly revelations that transcend ordinary (G-dly) revelation, hence they stand out. In the Redemption, by contrast, G-dly revelation will be ongoing and the festivals will not be considered unique. They will be celebrated but the spiritual nature of the days will not stand out. This is not true regarding Purim. For Purim came about through the self-sacrifice of the Jews. Despite the challenges of exile, they reaffirmed their commitment to their Jewish heritage. Therefore they were rewarded with a festival whose light will continue to shine even in the era of Redemption.

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In purity

… that if but one of them were to be blocked, or one of them were to be opened, it would be impossible to exist even for a short while …

L’illuy Nishmas

In loving memory of

Chava Gittel bas R’Aryeh Leib A’H

Devoted Wife of
the late R’ Shmuel Hacohen OB’M

Beloved Mother of
R’ Yaakov Aryeh Hacohen Shey’

Adored Grandmother of
Yitzchok, Menachem, Mushkie, Shterny, Chaya, Shmuelli, Sheina, Zalman and Nechama Shey’

Merkos on Campus Megillah Readings

Merkos megillah readings will be at 118 Hotham Street E. S. Kilda on Purim night (Wednesday 7th March 2012) and on Purim day (Thursday 8 March 2012) for exact times please call 0403 185 896

YOUR PURIM GUIDE – 5772

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Is Reincarnation a Waste of Time?

When this boy asked about reincarnation, he was not asking about some abstract theological concept. He wanted to know if this lifetime is all there is, or there is more. The possibility of reincarnation changes the way we look at life. We were here before, and so some of the events that happen to us now may be leftovers from a previous life.

What did you think ?

It was nearing Rosh Hashana. After three years of hard labor in the fields, the man prepared for his triumphant return home. He approached his employer: “I have worked well for you these years and now I wish to go home. Please give me my wages so that I may return to my family.”

But to his surprise, the rich man replied, “I’m sorry, but I have no money now and I can’t pay you.”

Daily Study of Jewish Law Increasing in Popularity

When the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, first called for the near-annual study of Rabbi Moses Maimonides’ foundational 12th century legal code known as the Mishneh Torah, he stressed the unity achieved by the entire Jewish People studying the same subject in Torah at the same time.

A purim reminder for Jewish children and youths

The Megillah relates how the wicked Haman rose to power and planned to destroy all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, that lived in all the lands of King Ahasuerus. It also tells how things turned out eventually

The role of the gentile nations

The Talmud cautions against naming children after evil individuals. “May the name of the wicked rot!” our Sages said. Why then would a portion of our holy Torah bear the name of such an evil person as Balak?

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Secrets of empowerment, understanding what is behind pleasure and pain, living a better life.

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