No, Purim is not Jewish Halloween – this is why

Unfortunately, many people know the holiday of Purim, which occurs next week, only as the “Jewish Halloween” – as a big dress-up (or strip-down) party celebrated with meaningless mirth and carnival-like abandon.  I beg to offer a more sober, theological, and ka…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2535184/no-purim-is-not-jewish-halloween-this-is-why/

No, Purim is not Jewish Halloween – this is why

Unfortunately, many people know the holiday of Purim, which occurs next week, only as the “Jewish Halloween” – as a big dress-up (or strip-down) party celebrated with meaningless mirth and carnival-like abandon.  I beg to offer a more sober, theological, and kabbalistic gloss on the …
#wine #Wine #bible #israeliwine #JewishHistory #Jewishholidays #judaism #Purim
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2535184/no-purim-is-not-jewish-halloween-this-is-why/

Today is Tu BiShvat ט״ו בִּשְׁבָט 🌳

The שְׁקֵדִיָּה (almond tree) blooms first each year — early, diligent, and alert.
In Hebrew, its root ש-ק-ד means to be attentive and quick to act.

Tu BiShvat reminds us: growth begins by showing up.

חג שמח 🌸💙

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🍋🌿 A week after Sukkot… and I’m still thinking about the joy, the light, and those cozy moments in the sukkah! 💫

In this week’s chalkboard lesson, we’re circling back to this beautiful holiday — because the lessons of Sukkot don’t end when the sukkah comes down. 🏠✨

Let’s revisit the words, symbols, and spirit that remind us to find joy, gratitude, and connection all year long. 💚

🎥 Watch the video and tell me — what’s one thing from Sukkot you’re carrying forward this week?

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