Purim Accepted!: The Megillah in Depth, Chapter 9, Part 9
Learn the story of how Purim became a holiday. After detailing the unique observance of the miraculous transformation, the Megillah tells the story of the great national embrace of those very observances and why they didn't fade with the passage of time. The evolution of organic, elective celebrations to an obligatory annual Mitzvah observance was a bigger deal than most people realize. Here, we peel away the layers to reveal how the timely inspiration was translated into lasting commitment. This will lead us to discover the deeper cosmic messages secretly encoded into the way Purim festivities achieve eternity!
| Related Text: | Esther - Chapter 9 |
| 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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