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How is Yom Kippur like Purim?
by Yael Fischman September 9, 2025

How is Yom Kippur like Purim?

A midrash* compares and contrasts Yom Kippur and Purim by noting that the most solemn Fast Day on the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, is similar to Purim: the day of feasting, laughter and sending packages of goodies to friends and to the poor. This comparison/contrast takes place via one letter: the Hebrew letter "kaf", which in this case, is used in the name of the Fast Day: "k" setting up a comparison of "almost" opposites.

* Midrash: a Rabbinic legend used to explain a text

Posted in #art as midrash, #fallholidays, #High Holy Days, #wearable art, art for the head, beaded wire kippah, Birthday of the World, Book of Life, commmentary, Jewish spirituality, peachy, pink, rose gold, silver, Yom Kippur

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Happy Birthday, World! A Rosh Hashanah Message
by Yael Fischman August 30, 2023

My Mother and I have a custom around my birthday: she, of course, wishes me the standard "Happy Birthday" greeting. I respond, "Happy BIRTHING Day, emphasizing her continuing role in my life. On Rosh Hashanah, we celebrate the world's birthday...

Posted in #backtoschul, #fallholidays, #High Holy Days, #Jewish bride, Birthday of the World, commmentary, Divine Parent, Jewish Renewal, Jewish spirituality, Lurianic Kabbalah, Rosh Hashanah, Sabath bride

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