Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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🕊️ Welcome to Nourish Your Biblical Roots—Holy Days, Holy People!
Join Fellowship President and Global CEO Yael Eckstein as she explores the biblical holidays that have shaped the faith, history, and traditions of the Jewish people for thousands of years—pointing us back to the God of the Bible today.

👑 Episode 3: What Is Purim?
Purim is the joyful celebration of God’s hidden providence—a story of courage, faith, unexpected deliverance, and hope. In this episode, you’ll journey through the dramatic Book of Esther, discover the meaning behind beloved Purim traditions, and learn why this ancient holiday still reminds us that God is always at work... even when we can’t see Him.

🪇 In this episode you’ll discover:
• The remarkable story of Queen Esther, Mordecai, and God’s deliverance of the Jewish people
• Why Jewish families celebrate Purim with costumes, noisemakers, gifts, and charity
• The hidden meaning behind Purim’s traditions and what they reveal about God’s unseen hand
• Why the Book of Esther never mentions God’s name—and what that teaches us about His providence
• How Purim encourages us to trust God’s providence in our own lives

🎭 You’ll also hear:
• Classic teachings from Fellowship Founder Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, of blessed memory
• The moving true story of Esther Cailingold, who gave her life defending Jerusalem during Israel’s War of Independence
• A closing reflection from Bishop Paul Lanier on courage, surrender, and faithfully standing with God’s people

Whether you've celebrated Purim for years or are discovering it for the very first time, this episode will deepen your understanding of this joyful biblical festival, strengthen your confidence in God’s unseen providence, and encourage you to trust that even when He seems hidden, God is faithfully writing your story.

🌿 Continue your journey through the Bible and the Jewish roots of your faith at The Fellowship’s Learn Center: ifcjpodcast.org