Word: mordechai
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...Jews’ escape from destruction by the hands of a wicked vizier in ancient Persia, the Talmud decrees that one must so wasted that “he cannot distinguish between ‘cursed is Haman [the villain]’ and ‘blessed is Mordechai [the hero].’” Because a literal reading of this passage would essentially mean that Jews must put themselves in danger in order to commemorate escaping from danger, alternative readings abound as to how much alcohol one must actually take in. My favorite opinion, however...
What is your favorite article of clothing? Raphael Aryeh Ben Mordechai, Beit Meir, IsraelAt this moment: shoes...
RELEASED. MORDECHAI VANUNU, 50, former nuclear technician who was imprisoned for treason for 18 years--including 12 in solitary confinement--for revealing Israeli nuclear secrets to a British newspaper; in Ashkelon, Israel. A convert to Christianity who has had severe restrictions placed on his travel, he was defiant on his release. "To all those calling me a traitor," he said, "I'm proud and happy to do what...
...RELEASED. MORDECHAI VANUNU, 50, former nuclear technician who was imprisoned for 18 years, including 12 in solitary confinement, for revealing Israeli nuclear secrets to a British newspaper; in Ashkelon, Israel. The convert to Christianity, who has had severe restrictions placed on his travel, was defiant upon his release. "To all those calling me a traitor," he said. "I'm proud and happy to do what...
...Jewish scriptures mention that one must drink on Purim until he can no longer tell the difference between the evil Haman and the blessed Mordechai. Devouring Haman’s ears, in all shapes and sizes, and stuffing our mouths with borekas and babka is only the beginning of the ensuing feast...