<p>The mitzvah of 'adeloyada' on Purim, to become sufficiently intoxicated so that we don't know the difference between 'Arur Haman' and 'Boruch Mordecai,' is confusing at best! The mitzvos themselves are based on our intellectual capacity, and yet we're told to become completely intoxicated to perform the mitzvah. How is this possible?</p>

The mitzvah of 'adeloyada' on Purim, to become sufficiently intoxicated so that we don't know the difference between 'Arur Haman' and 'Boruch Mordecai,' is confusing at best! The mitzvos themselves are based on our intellectual capacity, and yet we're told to become completely intoxicated to perform the mitzvah. How is this possible?

Ki Sisa 5785 - Do We Really Know Anything?

<p>Reb Shaya Guttman, founder of Nekudah Institute Inc, mashpiah and lecturer in Tzfat, Israel, speaks on a variety of topics centering on the parshah of the week, from a unique experiential perswpective. In addition to his lectures, Reb Shaya is also recognized as an inspiring musician and composer, having produced 4 CDs of traditional Jewish music and his own. Further information is available at the organization website at nekudah.org.</p>

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Reb Shaya Guttman, founder of Nekudah Institute Inc, mashpiah and lecturer in Tzfat, Israel, speaks on a variety of topics centering on the parshah of the week, from a unique experiential perswpective. In addition to his lectures, Reb Shaya is also recognized as an inspiring musician and composer, having produced 4 CDs of traditional Jewish music and his own. Further information is available at the organization website at nekudah.org.

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