The story of Purim is best understood within context of its historical circumstances. The Purim saga is a convergence of Babylonian might, Persian arrogance and Jewish faith.
You've heard the story of Purim -- we all know the basic story. But how much of the story do you really know. Join us in exploring the story of Purim and its application to reality today
“The people performed the mitzvahs they had previously accepted” - Esther 9:16. By returning to the inner soul of Torah the people revealed a second dimension in Judaism previously unknown.
An insight into the story of the Megillah: The reason why Purim was given its name; the laws of Purim, the reason why the Megillah is the only book in the entire Torah that does not have the name of G-d even once and more.
Chassidus teachings offer an analogy to the condition of exile, of a teacher and student who are in the middle of their studies. When the teacher wishes to share a more complex concept, he pauses to prepare the new lesson. It is the maturity of the student that will determine whether the interruption is seen as abandonment or devotion.