How could we be obligated to get drunk?

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March 11 2025
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Machshava:
Purim 

Collections: Purim and Pesach

References: Megilla: 7B ,  Sanhedrin: 91B ,  Shabbat: 88A  

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The Mitzva of getting drunk on Purim is unique and seems counter to some of our basic Jewish values. We explore two different approached in understanding why this should be an obligation and what it can tell us about what we should be trying to do on Purim.

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