Purim Prep (3): Why "Frum" is a Mask That Scares Children

Is your religious identity a bridge to the Divine, or just a performance? In this deep dive into the inner dimension of Purim, Rav Lebish Hundert (Yeshivat Simchat Shlomo) unpacks a startling insight from the Gemara: the word Frummy as a mask used to frighten children.Drawing on the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and the Rebbe Reb Meilech, Rav Lebish explores:The "Sandwich Metaphor": Connecting the oneness of God with the oneness of "Me."Why God’s "livelihood" depends on your simple Baruch Hashem.The link between existential injustice (Tzedek) and the compulsivity of eating.Moving from the "Monkey identity" (Kof) to the royalty of the soul.Join us in the courtyard of the King as we learn to take off the mask and finally feel satisfied.Recorded May 11, 2026