Tomorrow is Purim, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jews from Haman’s murderous plot. To celebrate the foiling of Haman’s plans by Mordecai, customs include drinking wine, wearing masks, reciting the Scroll of Esther, giving to the poor, and exchanging foods and drink. According to Chabad.org, “It is a mitzvah to drink, and drink to excess, on Purim…the concept of becoming intoxicated on Purim to the point that one’s reason is totally incapacitated is a legitimate Halachic…
