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Rabbi Ki-Tov discusses Purim: its laws, customs and significance as explained by the sages of yore.
Remember what Amalek did to you
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A Day of Mobilization & Fasting
The Reason Behind the Fast.
The Half Shekel
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The Reading of the Megillah
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The Blessings of the Megillah
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Sending Food Gifts on Purim
Exchanging Gifts of Food Between Friends
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Gifts for the Poor on Purim Day
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The Significance of the Festive Purim Meal
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Mishteh:
Feasting on Purim
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Purim Allusions
Until He Cannot Differentiate
Why We Drink on Purim.
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