D.A.F.'s Moadim section

1) Reason -

Unlike all other Yamim Tovim, which are observed on the same day by the entire Jewish People, why did the Sages institute Purim on different days for different cities?

1. Insights to Megilah 2:2:b

2) An additional miracle -

What additional miracle is commemorated by observing Purim on the 15th of Adar?

1. Discussion for Megilah 2:6

3) Listing -

What cities observe Purim on the 15th of Adar? What cities have observed both days out of doubt?

1. Discussion for Megilah 2:0, section b

2. Discussion for Megilah 5:5

3. Discussion for Megilah 3:1, answers 3-4

4) Towns in Proximity -

What are the criteria for when a walled city's neighboring towns observe Purim along with it on the 15th of Adar? When do the new neighborhoods of Yerushalayim, outside of its walls, observe Purim? What about neighboring cities from which one can see parts of Yerushalayim?

1. Discussion for Megilah 2:0, section a

2. Discussion for Megilah 2:4

3. Discussion for Megilah 5:5, third reply

5) Derivation -

How do we derive that a visitor observes Purim along with the city he is visiting (provided he plans to stay over)?

1. Halachah for Megilah 19:1:a:3

6) Determining intent -

In order to observe Purim with the city he will be visiting, at what time must he intend to be located there? At what hour must he have that intention?

1. Insights to Megilah 19:1

2. Halachah for Megilah 19:1:b:4

3. Halachah for Megilah 19:1:c:1

7) Observing two days of Purim -

Is it possible to become obligated in both days of Purim - in an unwalled city on the 14th, and again in a walled city on the 15th? May he recite Berachos on the 15th as well?

1. Insights to Megilah 19:1

2. Halachah for Megilah 19:1:c:1:ii

3. Halachah for Megilah 19:1:c:1:v

4. Halachah for Megilah 19:1:c:1:vi

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