Far more than a bureaucratic ritual of census procedure and fundraising, Machatzis HaShekel is a profound avodah of self-definition-- finding you inner virtue and dispelling personal stigmas. This understanding sheds light on the elusive relationship of this mitzvah to the Yom Tov of Purim.

Far more than a bureaucratic ritual of census procedure and fundraising, Machatzis HaShekel is a profound avodah of self-definition-- finding you inner virtue and dispelling personal stigmas. This understanding sheds light on the elusive relationship of this mitzvah to the Yom Tov of Purim.

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Far more than a bureaucratic ritual of census procedure and fundraising, Machatzis HaShekel is a profound avodah of self-definition-- finding you inner virtue and dispelling personal stigmas. This understanding sheds light on the elusive relationship of this mitzvah to the Yom Tov of Purim.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ki Sisah: Finding Your Self-Worth-- The Hidden Secret of Machatzis HaShekel

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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