  PURIM
What You Need to Know About Purim
 This boisterous holiday, which begins the night of March 9, celebrates the saving of the Jews of ancient Persia.
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WORD OF THE DAY
Hatikvah (התקווה)
Pronounced hah-TIK-vah, this Hebrew word literally means „the hope” and is the title of the Israeli national anthem.
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EATS
Za’atar Fried Chicken
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TODAY’S QUIZ
Can You Name the Authors of These Contemporary Jewish Texts?
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WEEKLY TORAH PORTION
 Parashat Mishpatim
Exodus 21:1 – 24:18
SUMMARY
In this Torah portion, Moses details many of God’s laws to the Israelites. These include laws about worshiping other gods, kashrut, business ethics and treatment of animals. God outlines the details of three holidays: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot. God provides an angel to protect the Israelites from their enemies and warns the Israelites not to worship other gods. Moses ascends Mount Sinai to meet with God for 40 days and 40 nights, leaving Aaron and Hur in charge.
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COMMENTARY
The work of covenant involves less feeling and more action.
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