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The king's heart is in the LORD's hand like streams
of water.

He turns it wherever He desires.

Proverbs 21:1


Contents of This Issue

Torah Teachers —Torah, Torah, Torah
Life never turns out the way we think it will, and Torah is often not as easy to understand as we think it should be. Some ideas on digging out the hidden things.

Torah Basics —Purim, Feast of Esther
Discover the traditions and themes of the Feast of Lots.
Torah Living for Families —Family-friendly Ideas for Purim
Plan your best Purim party ever with some purposeful silliness.

Resources for Torah Living — Where Do I Find It?
Recommended books, music, and websites for Purim.  Book reviews.

Torah Hebrew — It is the glory of God to conceal a thing...
What is the significance of Queen Esther’s name? Discover the picture hidden behind the Hebrew letters.  
  

Torah Home — Make a Family Megillah
A lovely handwritten megillah scroll you can make yourself.
Torah Crafts
—Make a Purim Pinata
Have a bang up time at this year’s Purim party! Make your own special Purim pinata.

—Purim Masks

Hidden identity? Make a set of Purim costume masks for big kids, little kids and dolls.


Torah Kitchen — Haman’s Pockets?
Where did the idea of hamantaschen come from? And why Haman’s pockets?

Recipes: Whole Wheat Hamantaschen and a kid’s recipe for Persian Purim Punch.

Torah Treasures — A Purim Treasure Hunt
Turn your family megillah reading into a hunt for treasure.

Torah Schoolroom—A Timeline of Persian Kings
Who was Ahasueras? A poster chart comparing the secular Persian king list to traditional Jewish and Christian timelines.  Note:  Print this page on legal size paper.

Torah Kids — Purim  Fun and Games

     Word Puzzles -- Search for Purim words and hidden messages
     Maze -
- Find your way through the story of Purim.
     Fun with Hebrew --
A story and a hidden message  (no you don't need to know Hebrew)
     Coloring Pages and Hidden Pictures --
Purim story and themes    

     Puzzle Answer Keys

Torah Study — The Hidden Hand of God
Two nights of family study and activities on the themes of Purim.

Torah Calendars -- March, April, May

Purim
Scripture Art

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