What Does Judaism Think

On Purim, there are a number of strange customs that Judaism has. First and foremost, the custom of dressing up in a costume. On no other holiday is there such a concept. Even more, the custom of getting "drunk", which means drinking a little more wine than usual, is also seemingly unseemly. Why do we do it?

The reason can be a lesson in self-improvement. Yes, getting a little tipsy can lead to self-improvement. How? Read More

There is a teaching in the Mishna: You do not need to complete the work, but you are not at liberty to stop working at it.

While this sounds nice, it is completely impractical. Whether I need to complete it or not, if I'm not at liberty to stop my efforts, I'm working all the time anyway. What does this mean?

It is the key to understanding the meaning of the Sabbath, which itself is key to a fulfilled life. Without proper Sabbath observance, a fulfilled life is impossible. Read More