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Purim that manic mélange of mirth, mashkeh and mishloach manos  a fast day in disguise?
 
One of the better-known aspects of Purim is the link drawn in Tikkunei Zohar to Yom HaKippurim, as hinted at in the name of the latter. But the connection extends as well to the day that precedes these two Yamim Tovim.
Yom Kippur, the ultimate fast day, is preceded by another day on which eating is so central that according to some, every bite one takes is its own fulfillment of a mitzvah (of a d’Oraisa level no less). And in the best v’nahapoch hu fashion, the lead-in to a Purim day filled with feasting and absolute joy is none other than a fast day. ....

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