The Parade Aftermath: The Megillah in Depth, Chapter 6, Part 6
In the aftermath of the Royal Parade where Persia’s leading anti-Semite, was forced to give glory to kingdom’s Chief Rabbi; we are told about Mordechai and Haman’s subsequent behaviour. The Sage resumes his penitential fasting and contrition, while the devastated Prime Minister despondently slinks home in the self-imposed anonymity covered in filth and shame! Filled with subtleties and nuanced prose, this deceptively simple verse is laden with deep meaning, profound insight and powerful lessons that we can use in our day and age!
| Related Text: | Esther - Chapter 6 |
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| 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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