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Vayehi Bimei Achashveirosh

"And it was in the days of Achashveirosh..."

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Vayehi Bimei Achashveirosh: "And it was in the days of Achashveirosh..."

A tune to the words that open the Megillah reading (Esther 1:1)

Transliteration: Vayehi Bimei Achashverosh Hu Achashverosh Hamolech MeHodu v’Ad Kush Sheva v’Esrim Umeah Medinah

Translation: And it came to pass in the days of Achashveirsoh - the same Achashveirsoh who ruled from Hodu to Kush, one hundred and twenty-seven provinces.

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Reb Zisha Boston, MA March 19, 2019

I was at Wellesley-Weston (MA) Chabad Erev Shabbat Va-yikra, and we sang Lecha Dodi to this melody. I had never heard it, and learned about its connection to the Megillah. A good easy niggun to grasp. I'm happy to find it here. Thanks for posting.
To the person who asked if it would work as a (3-part) round -- that's a good question. Parts 1 & 3 are very close melodically, so I'm not sure how the harmonies would work. It's worth a try. :)
And a very happy Purim to all! Reply

Dov Brooklyn February 20, 2023

in response to Reb Zisha:

Go Reb Zisha!! Reply

anonymous adelaide south australia September 30, 2014

urgent anyone know how to get the notes for this? Reply

Anonymous Lawrence January 25, 2014

is this a round? Can this song be sung as a round? Reply

Anonymous goiania, brazil July 27, 2012

SONG It was a very good song. I love it. Reply

Anonymous Detroit, Michigan USA March 9, 2012

Very great Best song ever! Do you have another song? Reply

Anonymous Newark , Delaware February 17, 2012

singing it all day Can't get it out of my head, best song ever! Reply

Anonymous brooklyn February 26, 2011

great song! Reply

Anonymous paris, france March 1, 2010

loooooooooooooooove this song is just extraordinary!!!!!!! Reply

Anonymous February 25, 2010

wow!!! great song! Reply

chana February 21, 2010

i was singing the whole entire time Reply

levi chicago, illinois via jewishuiuc.org March 8, 2009

i love i love this song Reply

Anonymous ny, ny March 5, 2009

song it was very nice! Reply

moshe browd ny, ny March 21, 2008

purim it was very good Reply

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