This 2000-Year-Old Tradition Has a Shocking Drinking Rule #Purim #History
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Purim reminds us how little we actually know. Just when the story feels out of control, salvation appears from a place no one could predict. The deeper lesson isn’t about drinking, it’s about humility. When our sages speak about reaching a state of inebriation on Purim where one does not know the difference between “cursed is Haman” and “blessed is Mordechai,” they are describing a moment when we loosen our rigid grip on how we think things are supposed to unfold. A moment when we admit that our categories are limited and that the entire story, even the parts that feel dark, is being directed by a wisdom beyond us. Letting go of the illusion that we know what’s best for us is the essence of that state. Real freedom comes from surrendering to the truth that only G-d knows what we need, and trusting Him with the outcome. #purim #faith #purimdrinking #jewishwisdom #sobriety #addloyada --- *For more classes from Rabbi Shais Taub:* 🌐 *Website:* https://www.soulwords.org/ *Follow Rabbi Shais Taub:* 📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/rabbi_shais_taub 🎥 *TikTok:* https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbi_shais_taub 🐦 *X (Twitter):* https://www.x.com/ShaisTaub 📘 *Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573478244968 💼 *LinkedIn:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/shais-taub-81a95466/ 🎧 *Listen to the SoulWords Podcast:* 🎵 *Spotify:* https://open.spotify.com/show/51E7XHWFDbZCGJQz7CoAZP 🍏 *Apple Podcasts:* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soulwords-full-library/id1450892501 *Support Our Work:* 💳 *Donate:* https://www.soulwords.org/donate/ 💰 *PayPal:* https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/soulwordspayments 💵 *CashApp:* https://cash.app/$soulwords 🪙 *Venmo:* https://venmo.com/u/soulwords *About SoulWords:* SoulWords is a virtual community hosted by Rabbi Shais Taub, where people come together to explore the spiritual insights of Torah and discover their unique purpose. This platform is here to facilitate your spiritual growth by sharing the mystical teachings of Judaism in contemporary language—making deep wisdom accessible and relevant to your life.