Episode 7: Simcha in Real Life

SHOW NOTES

Adar is the month of simcha. Chazal teach us that when Adar begins, we increase in joy. There is even a mitzvah to be happy.

But real life is complicated. The news brings uncertainty and worry. Some people enter Purim feeling full and surrounded. Others feel alone. Some are still waiting for the family they hoped to build. Others are navigating children who are struggling or absent. Even in busy homes, things are not always simple.

So what does the Torah really mean by simcha?

In this episode, Rabbi Shurin explores:

• A working definition of simcha, what it is and what it isn’t

• How simcha can be cultivated in a busy, demanding home, and when life feels tough

• One primary theme to focus on during Purim, regardless of your circumstances

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Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyous Purim.