Mordecai

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Mordecai: (4th century BCE) Leader of the Jews during the time of King Ahasuerus, first cousin of Esther. Refused to bow to Haman, thus incurring his wrath. Encouraged Esther to beseech the king to annul Haman's decree calling for the extermination of the Jews, as recorded in the Scroll of Esther, which is read every year on Purim. (b) A common Jewish name.

	The Holiday When We Became Jewish By Naftali Silberberg The first time we're ever called "Jews" is in the Purim story. Were we not Jewish before then? Or perhaps the question is: what's the connection between Purim and Judah? Jewish Holidays » Purim » Insights & Inspiration » Lessons and Insights » The Holiday When We Became Jewish
	An Education Lesson from Mordechai Letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson No matter how important one's activities seem to be, one must, first and foremost, dedicate at least some part of his time and efforts to the most important of all causes — saving our young generation... Jewish Holidays » Purim » Insights & Inspiration » Purim Messages » An Education Lesson from Mordechai
	The Basic Purim Story By Naftali Silberberg The characters of the Purim story come alive in this brief rendition of the miraculous tale. See G-d's delivering hand veiled behind a fascinating story of palace intrigue... Jewish Holidays » Purim » Story of Purim » The Basic Purim Story
	Purim Characters By Ari Shishler An insight into the story of Purim and what each character represents. Audio Classes » Holidays » Purim » Audio Classes » The Purim Characters » Purim Characters
	Talk on Purim By Nissan Dovid Dubov 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. Audio Classes » Holidays » Purim » Audio Classes » Talk on Purim
	Why Men Drink on Purim By Yanki Tauber I tried talking to my inner woman about Purim. "Haman?" I asked. "Haman is your authority on how to be a Jew?" She said I didn't get it Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » Why Men Drink on Purim
	Esther's Story The two versions of Purim By Yanki Tauber Originally, there were two different conceptions of how the miracle of Purim should be commemorated, propagated by the two heroes and founders of Purim, Mordechai and Esther Jewish Holidays » Purim » Insights & Inspiration » Advanced Study » Esther's Story
	The Complete Story of Purim By Nissan Mindel The Scroll of Esther tells the story of Purim, but many of the details appear only in the oral tradition handed down through the generations by the Sages. Jewish Holidays » Purim » Story of Purim » The Complete Story of Purim
	Mordechai I am Mordechai a very good Jew, You know me and love me and I love you. I am a descendant of the Great King Saul, I made wicked Haman cringe and crawl... Kids » Holidays » Purim » Stories » Purim Story » Mordechai

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