Purim

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A Deceptive Text: Midrashic Readings of Megillat Esther (Part 1) - The Problem with Megillat Esther

Simi Peters

Audio
Jan 25, 2021

e-TiM: A Deceptive Text: Midrashic Readings of Megillat Esther

Simi Peters

Part 1, Jan. 25, 12:15 pm: The Problem with Megillat Esther Part 2, Feb. 1, 12:15 pm: The Man Who Would Be King:  Ahashverosh and the Will to Power Part 3, Feb. 8, 12:15 pm: Mordechai and Esther:  Exile and Consequences Part 4, Feb. 15, 12:15 pm: …
Program
Dec 30, 2020

Purim: Time for a Change

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Purim marks a transition point in Jewish history. It ushers in the time period of hester panim, the transition from G-d's obvious and active role in history to a period when G-d's role in history is difficult to discern. Esther, whose…
Article
Mar 9, 2020

Megillat Esther: Part 5

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
May 29, 2019

Megillat Esther: Part 4

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
May 29, 2019

Megillat Esther: Part 3

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
May 29, 2019

Joseph, Esther, and Daniel: Three Approaches to Living in Exile

Rabbi Zvi Grumet

Audio
May 29, 2019

Purim: Ignoring G-d!

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Purim celebrates the eternity of the Jewish people. Despite exile and dispersion, genocidal enemies and those willing to turn a blind eye to such, the Jewish people are here forever. When Esther sent a letter to the Sages, “kitvuni ledorot", (…
Article
Mar 20, 2019

Megillat Esther: Part 2

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
Feb 25, 2019

Megillat Esther: Part 1

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
Feb 18, 2019