Yomim Tovim Episodes
Purim II: Why Do We Get So Drunk on Purim?
On the surface, at least, getting drunk on Purim is not only part of the simcha of the day but certainly enhances it as well. What would the day look like if we all remained sober? However, it doesn't take much thought to rea...
Purim I: The Secret to Unparalleled Simcha
What could be more simple than being b'simcha on Purim? After all, it's a day filled with opportunities to be happy. Whether it's the excitement of hearing the Megillah, delivering m'shloach manos, getting drunk at the seudah...
Chanuka: The Menora's Hidden Light
When we light the menora on Chanuka we are all familiar with the "parsumi nisa" of those lights shining bright for all to see. What a tremendous z'chus for us to publicize the miracle and recognize Hashem's complete dominion ...
Shavuos Part II: Learning or Teaching, What's the Priority?
As we approach Shavuos, our thoughts naturally turn to making this Kabbalos HaTorah as special as possible. Understandably, the focus of those thoughts will be our Limud HaTorah during the Yom Tov. But perhaps, first, we need...
Shavuos Part I: Is Strenuous Toil Ever a Pleasure?
Toil seems to be the diametric opposite of pleasure. And yet when we plumb the depths of what Ameilus b'Torah is all about, we will be quite surprised to find, that the pleasure of toiling in the Torah is unmatched. Please sh...