The role of righteous anger is one which can be easily misconstrued, especially in times of tension. Emily Bell examines how anger and compassion shape the story of the eigel hazahav.

Many religious leaders use biblical texts to defend exclusionary policy against trans children. Mahrat Rori Picker Neiss is among the contingents pushing back and calling for an inclusive society for all.

The role of alcohol on Purim is one which can be incredibly painful and is easily replaced with other means of connection to the confusion of the day. Arielle Krule, in a partnership with the Blue Dove Foundation and the T’Shuvah Center, writes about how we can achieve this.

Each character in Tanakh is tied to others through connections in the language and characteristics. Rabbanit Michal Kohane examines the ways in which Moshe and Esther parallel one another.

The world in which Purim occurred centered around women as second-class citizens and victims of abuse. Rabba Sara Hurwitz reflects upon the ramifications of this and the ways in which Maharat responds to this call to action today.

The role of korbanot in the time of the mishkan, and tefillah in our modern day, is incredibly powerful. Talia Weisberg analyzes the ways in which God makes room for us, and we make room for God.

In daf yomi podcast Take One, Maharat Ruth Balinsky Friedman discusses the ideas of kashrut and gives a run-down on the process of acquiring new utensils and making old utensils kosher.

The role of communal and national identity is one which is key to resilience and survival. Karolyn Benger examines this theme as it appears in the story of Purim.

Coming into Adar after the National Day of Hate provides a new perspective into Purim. Rabbanit Alissa Thomas Newborn proposes ways in which we can extend the Day of Love into our tefillah on (Yom Ki)Purim.

The discussion around women reading megillah is a debate which has evolved over time. Ilana Gimpelevich offers an overview of how the opinions have changed over time and what the implications are.