Featured Article: The Iranian Connection by Rabbi Israel Rubin
Purim Holiday Guide Purim began 2,500 years ago when the Jews were exiled to Babylon and then to Persia, and the Land of Israel lay in ruin. Esther's Dilemma By Dr. Houman Sarshar The long tradition of keeping a low profile in the face of harm or injury in dangerous times meant hiding one's Jewishness. Iran Then and Now By Rahel Musleah Jews in Iran were a proud community of 80,000 before the 1979 revolution. Different Strokes and Folks By Dr. David Lazerson When you’re dealing with another person, it’s never insignificant. Three Pertinent Purim Pastry Points by Rabbi Israel Rubin The Hamantash has existed for thousands of years, but academic circles considered it a moot point. The Babylonian Talmud By Rabbi Ozer Glickman The Babylonian Talmud is far more intricate and advanced than its counterpart, the Jerusalem Talmud. Games People Pray By Miriam Karp Professor Robert (Yisrael) J. Aumann won the Nobel Prize in economics for advancing the understanding of conflict through game theory. Thank You, Ahmadinejad By I. Greenberg Newly elected Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hateful words sparked angry protests. Trick on Me by G. Solomon Trick-or-treaters of every shape and size were buzzing up and down my usually quiet Jerusalem neighborhood. All or Nothing by Rabbi Aron Moss Is Judaism an all-or-nothing deal?						Reading the Megillah Backwards The Megillah is so much more than just a fascinating story. The Continuity Crisis By Dov Greenberg Once a hard, round roll with a big hole in the center, the world renowned bagel is rapidly changing. Connecting with Nature by Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz A striking phenomena of modern life is how distant we have become from nature. Kaddish Without a Minyan By Zalman Velvel A moving story about the lessons of Kaddish. Hamantashen Tricks & Tips and Persian Delights by Marcy Goldman Try these great tips to create tasty hamantashen. Persian delights include Persian sesame seed cookies and date and orange salad. Bridging Worlds By Marion Fish Gefilte fish balls are NOT typical snack at bridge tournaments, where minds, wits and the draw of the cards meet for exhilarating and exhausting rounds lasting 10, long 8-plus hour days. Marriage CPR By Rabbi Shea Hecht Just as CPR can save a dying person, CPR can save a marriage. A Momentous Year by Yanki Tauber Most of us experience “moments of truth” in the course of our lifetime, when something deep inside us is challenged, and we respond in ways we would never think possible. You Won the Lottery by Rabbi Yisroel Rice Have you ever delighted in the thought of winning the lottery? For the previous year's Purim articles, click here >>>