כיצד המצווה העיקרית של חג הפורים קשורה לבריאות שלנו? ד״ר גיל יוסף שחר (M.D) CategoryEducationPriva

In this Hebrew lecture Dr. Gil Joseph Shachar (M.D.) explains that the holiday of Purim contains not only the four classic mitzvot—hearing the Megillah, sending mishloach manot, giving gifts to the poor, and the Purim feast—but also a fifth, often‑overlooked mitzvah: joy. He argues that the sages specifically tie joy to the festive meal because the meal includes the practice of drinking “ad lo yodea” (until we know), a state where one transcends mere intellectual understanding and reaches a deeper, faith‑based joy. Shachar warns that joy based solely on knowledge is fragile, especially when life brings unclear or painful events. By moving beyond knowledge to a trust that “everything is for the good,” one can achieve true, lasting joy. Citing the Rambam, he notes that joy is the most powerful tool for healing, and therefore cultivating authentic joy during Purim is a health‑promoting practice. The talk concludes with a call to pursue this deeper joy for personal well‑being.










