Our sages tell us that when the month of Adar enters, we increase our joy. This is due to the Purim holiday that falls out during this month.

The Talmud declares, “When we enter Adar, we increase in joy.” Indeed, there is good reason to be joyful during the Hebrew month of Adar.

In the Hebrew month of Adar, we are commanded to increase our joy ahead of the holiday of Purim. Does that mean early partying, or is the message more profound?

Unlike a secular leap year, which has merely one additional day, a Jewish leap year includes an additional month, causing confusion that necessitated rabbinical rulings.