Passover Seder Lost & Found: The Megillah in Depth, Chapter 4, Part 6
Discover the incredible Purim subplot story: going Seder-less in Shushan! Did you know that the fast ordained by Queen Esther displaced Passover, and possibly passed over the traditional Pesach observances, including eating Matzah, Maror, and drinking the 4 cups of wine? Learn all about the potent power of public prayer—if only true unity can prevail. Finally see how three remarkable days of spiritual rehabilitation changed the course of Jewish history forever; as desperate times that called for desperate measures, ultimately succeeded!
| Related Text: | Esther - Chapter 4 |
| Audio: | Listen to Audio | Download this MP3 |
| Topics: | Purim, Scroll of Esther |
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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