One increases joy when Adar begins because Adar and (next month) Nissan historically have been full of miracles, including the redemption from Egypt and (nearly a millennium later) the miracle of Purim.
Adar is considered an auspicious month for the Jews.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 141:1
adar is also awesome cuz i was born in it...don't forget that...everyone should know...and give me presents on my hebrew birthday and gregarian one, of course
ReplyDeleteAn early happy birthday to you, Ronit!
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