Like most Jewish holidays, a classic food is often associated
with the holiday, one that has its own history and purpose behind its role in the holiday. No
matter the year or setting, one delicacy is always present at every Purim meal or party, and that,
of course, is the Hamantash.
2017
Purim is a unique Yom Tov. As opposed to the other Yomim Tovim, we find two Mitzvos on
Purim that are exclusively interpersonal related; Mishloach Manos and Matanos L’evyonim. Let
us explore the nature of these two Mitzvos.