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Video class February 23, 2024 35 min

Purim's Hidden Holiness

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On the eve of Purim Katan, learn the mystical secrets of this “minor” holiday. Discover how it connects to Pesach, opens doors to redemption, and reveals God’s hidden essence. We explore how Purim transcends nature, concealing God’s name while unveiling His presence. Through Moses’ absence in the Torah reading, we grasp his total devotion to his people. Kabbalistic insights relate the 12 gems on the High Priest’s breastplate to Jewish unity and the arrival of Moshiach. This mystical understanding transforms a “minor” occasion into a portal to profound meaning.

In this class

  1. 0:00Intro to Purim Katan
  2. 0:58Purim Katan's Hidden Holiness
  3. 3:27Talmudic Discussion of Purim Observance
  4. 7:46Moses' Name Omitted from Torah Reading
  5. 16:14The Gems on the High Priest's Breastplate
  6. 27:16Joseph's Connection to His Brothers
  7. 33:36Jewish Unity and Moshiach

Part of the series Weekly Parsha Video