Haman's Joy & Wrath: The Megillah in Depth, Chapter 5, Part 5
Thrilled with the special private royal feast he just attended, Haman finally achieves inner satisfaction at achieving the apex of success. But his fanatical anti-Semitism robs him of his happiness. Seeing the Jew Mordechai placidly occupying his parliamentary position fills him with murderous rage. Restraining his inner fury and emotional angst, world Jewry's arch enemy heads home to his loved ones; seeking comfort and counsel in achieving an immediate final solution to the vexing problem of the Persian Chief Rabbi's very existence.
| Related Text: | Esther - Chapter 5 |
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| Topics: | Purim, Haman, 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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