Esther’s Royal Power Play: The Megillah in Depth, Chapter 7, Part 2
As zero hour arrives, Esther lifts her eyes to petition Heaven and then, authoritatively and with great emotion, addresses Achashvairosh with piercing words. Tactfully, she dramatically pleads for her own life, only afterwards petitioning the King to spare her nation. Now self-identifying herself as Jewish – she also reveals royal pedigree. Demonstrating that the adversary cares not for the King’s welfare, as slavery would have been far more profitable, Esther brilliantly maneuvers; and without confronting the King, devastatingly turns the tables on Haman.
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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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I was looking forward to the rest of the chapters! Any way we can watch the rest, if any?
Sure, look at the right side of the player, for links to the videos for the other chapters.
Thanks for the quick response. I did but the videos stopped in the middle of chapter 7. The rest of the chapters aren’t in the queue or in the section.
With Hashem’s help I plan to continue the series next winter in the weeks leading up to Purim. This was, and will be done annually until I finish the entire Megillah
I’ve truly enjoyed the class. We’ll be looking forward to it. Thank you!
Baruch HaShem thank you so much!