To whom should one send

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who should the Mishloach Manos be sent to? The gifts may be sent to any Jew, whether wealthy or poor.[1] However men should only give to men and women should only give to women.[2] However Matanos Laevyonim may be given […]

To how many people

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com To how many people is one to send Mishloach Manos? [1] One is to send Mishloach Manos to at least one person.[2] One who sends to more than one person is praised for doing so.   The Rebbe’s custom: It […]

When is the Mishloach Manos to be sent?

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When is the Mishloach Manos to be sent? [1] Mishloach Manos must be sent on Purim during the daytime. One who sent Mishloach Manos on the night of Purim does not fulfill his obligation. Likewise one who sent Mishloach Manos […]

Who is obligated to send Mishloach Manos?

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who is obligated to send Mishloach Manos? Both men and women [1] are obligated in the Mitzvah of sending Mishloach Manos. Men send to men and women to women.[2] Married women:[3] Married women are to be stringent[4] to give Mishloach […]

The reason behind Mishloach Manos

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The reason behind sending Mishloach Manos: [1] The reason why the Sages instituted sending gifts on Purim is disputed amongst Poskim. The following are the opinions and practical ramifications.   Opinion of Manos Levi[2]-Increase friendship: Some Poskim[3] rule the purpose […]

Is a Megillah Muktzah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Is a Megillah Muktzah on Shabbos? [1] Some Poskim[2] imply that a Megillah might be Muktzah every Shabbos of the year. Most Poskim[3] however rule that the Megillah is definitely not Muktzah on the regular Shabbosim of the year and […]

Didn’t hear Megillah on 14th

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who did not hear the Megillah on the 14th: [1] One who did not hear Megillah on the 14th, such as he was traveling and did not have a Megillah available, then if a Megillah becomes available on the […]

Read in wrong order

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who read the Megillah in the wrong order [Lemafreia]: [1] One who reads the Megillah in the wrong order does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Thus if one skipped a verse [or even one word[3]] and continued reading, and then […]

Reading in different language

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Reading the Megillah in a different language: [1] It is invalid to read the Megillah in a language that is different than the language written in the Megillah.[2] If however the Megillah is written in another language [in a way […]

Doesn’t understand Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who does not understand the words in the Megillah: [1] One who hears the reading of the Megillah in Lashon Hakodesh fulfills his obligation even if he does not understand the words.[2]     [1] 690/8 [2] This applies even […]

A stolen Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com A stolen Megillah: [1] If one read from a stolen Megillah he nevertheless fulfills his obligation.[2] Nevertheless a blessing cannot be recited when reading from a stolen Megillah.[3]   Q&A May one borrow another person’s Megillah without permission? Some Poskim[4] […]

Doesn’t have Kosher Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is one to do if one does not have a Kosher Megillah: [1] If a Kosher Megillah is not available then one is to read the Megillah from a Chumash[2] without a blessing. [However if a Megillah which contains […]

A Kosher Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com A Kosher Megillah: A. Reading each word from the Kosher Megillah:[1] The reader must [initially] read the entire Megillah [i.e. every word] from a Kosher Megillah. If one read the Megillah from memory he does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Likewise […]

Nuances in the reading

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Nuances in the reading: A. Not to delay more than a breath between verses: The Megillah is to be read straight from beginning to end without interval. [1] One is not to delay more than one breath between each verse.[2] [However […]

Making noise by Haman

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Stomping and noise making by the name of Haman: [1] It has become the custom to bang[2] [and make noise] when Haman’s name is read in Shul.[3] One is not to nullify any custom or belittle it as it has […]

The tune of the Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Taamim/tune of the Megillah: [1] The Megillah is to be read with its proper Taamim.[2] If no one knows how to read the Megillah with the Taamim: If there is no one available that knows the Taamim, the Megillah […]

Mistakes in pronunciation

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Mistakes in pronunciation: [1] It is not necessary to be particular in the pronunciation of the words. However some rule this only applies if the mistaken pronunciation does not change the meaning of the word, such as one who said […]

Many reading simultaneously

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Many people reading simultaneously out loud: [1] One fulfills his obligation of hearing the reading even if many people are reading the Megillah simultaneously[2], [as since the Mitzvah of Megillah is beloved by people, one therefore concentrates to overhear a […]

Following along

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Following along in a Kosher Megillah or Chumash: A. Kosher Megillah: It is best for every person who can afford it, to purchase a Kosher Megillah and read along silently with the reader, as due to the noise it is […]

One who fell asleep

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who fell asleep during the reading:[1] The definition of dozing versus falling asleep: In this law there is a difference between one who fell asleep during the reading and one who simply dozed off in a “half sleep” mode, […]

Refraining from talking

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Refraining from talking during the reading:[1] Once the blessing has been recited it is forbidden to speak from that point and on until the reading is completed [and the final blessing is recited[2]]. This applies for both the reader and […]

Chazan made an interval

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com A Chazan who made an interval in middle of the reading:[1] *Regarding an interval made by a listener, and regarding an interval made by the Chazan between the blessing and reading, see next Halacha! Lechatchilah:[2] Initially the reader may not […]

Sitting or standing

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Is the Megillah to be read in a sitting or standing position? [1] The reader: The Megillah may be read in either a sitting or standing position. However by a public reading the reader must stand out of honor for […]

Reading on behalf of others

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Reading the Megillah on behalf of others: [1] *This Halacha pertains only to laws involving one who is reading for a congregation after already fulfilling his obligation. For the general laws of hearing Megillah from a reader-See Halacha 3! One […]

The Blessings of the Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Blessings:[1] One who reads the Megillah is to recite three blessings prior to the reading. This applies by both the night and day reading. [See below regarding Shehechiyanu] If one forgot to say the blessings he nevertheless fulfills his […]

Reading in local Shul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Reading the Megillah in the local Shul with the congregation: [1] It is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar[2] for the Megillah to be read in the presence of many people, as Berov Am Hadras Melech.[3] Therefore even when a Minyan is […]

Reading with or without Minyan

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Reading the Megillah with a Minyan? [1] *Regarding hearing the reading in Shul versus arranging a Minyan in one’s house-see the next Halacha. A. Reading the Megillah in the presence of a Minyan: One must strive to hear the Megillah […]

When is the Megillah read

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When is the Megillah to be read? [1] One is obligated to read [or hear] the Megillah both on the night of Purim and again the next day.[2] [Nevertheless the main reading is during the day.[3]]   Q&A If one can […]

Who is allowed to read

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Baal Korei-Who is allowed to read the Megillah for others? [1] The Megillah may only be read by a person who is obligated to read it. Cheresh: Due to the above, a Cheresh [i.e. deaf person] cannot read the […]

Laws involved in hearing Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The laws involved in hearing the reading: A valid reader: The reader of the Megillah must be a Halachicly valid reader, as explained in the next Halacha. Intention to fulfill the obligation:[1] Both the reader and the listener must intend […]

What is the obligation

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is the obligation – to read the Megillah or to hear it being read? [1] One can fulfill his obligation either through reading the Megillah, or through hearing the Megillah read by another person which is obligated to read […]

Who is obligated in the Megillah reading

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who is obligated in the Megillah reading? [1] Every Jew is obligated in the Megillah reading. This obligation applies equally to converts[2], and emancipated[3] slaves. Women: This obligation applies equally to women.[4] [For this reason the men are required to […]

Shushan Purim

* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Shushan Purim: Increasing in festivities in un-walled cities:[1] One is obligated to slightly[2] increase in joy and […]

Aveilus on Purim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Aveilus/Mourning on Purim [1] A. Are the mourning customs of Shiva applicable on Purim:[2] Some opinions[3] rule that Aveilus of Shiva applies on Chanukah and Purim just like a regular weekday. Others[4] rule that all public mourning customs do not apply […]

Fasts and eulogies

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Fasts and Eulogies: [1] It is forbidden to fast or deliver eulogies on the 14th or 15th of Adar. This applies in all places and to all Jews whether they are inhabitants of a city that is celebrating Purim on the […]

Pidyon Haben on Purim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Pidyon Haben [1] It is certainly[2] permitted to perform a Pidyon Haben [and its subsequent feast] on Purim.[3] [One can fulfill his Purim Seuda obligation with this meal if it is taking place during the day of Purim.[4]] Q&A May a […]

Bris Milah on Purim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Bris: [1] It is permitted to perform a Bris [and its subsequent feast] on Purim.[2] [One can fulfill his Purim Seuda obligation with this meal if it is taking place during the day of Purim.[3]] When is the Bris to be […]

Weddings on Purim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Weddings on Purim [1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted to get married on Purim. This applies on both the 14th and 15th.[3] Other Poskim[4] however argue that it is forbidden to get married on Purim.[5] However this prohibition refers to […]

Working on Purim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Working on Purim [1] From the letter of the law it is permitted to do work on Purim.[2] However the accepted custom is to refrain from work on Purim.[3] One who does work on Purim will not see blessing from that […]

Purim day

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Waking up early: [1] One is to wake up early on Purim morning to go to Shul.   Eating prior to Shacharis: It is forbidden to eat prior to hearing the Megillah reading during the day, just like it is […]

Purim night

 This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Purim Night: A. Maariv on Purim night: Al Hanissim: In Maariv Shemoneh Esrei we add Al Hanissim. [See previous Halacha for the full details!] Kaddish after Shemoneh Esrei[1] After the Amidah, prior to the reading of the Megillah, a complete […]

Al Hanissim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Al Hanissim [1] A. When is it recited? One is to recite Al Hanissim both by the night and day of the 14th.[2] It is recited in Birchas Hamazon[3], within the blessing of Birchas Haaretz, and in Shemoneh Esrei within the […]

Playful stealing

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Acts of playful stealing: [1] Those that are accustomed to snatch [foods] from each other out of playfulness and good humor, resultant of the Purim spirit, are not considered to transgress the prohibition of stealing, and so is the custom. […]

Purim attire

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What attire is to be worn on Purim? A. Wearing Shabbos clothing:[1] One should wear Shabbos clothing throughout the day of Purim [starting from the previous night[2]].  Maaseh Shehaya Importance of wearing Shabbos clothing on Purim:[3] The Tzaddik of Zichlin, Reb […]

Traveling to and from Jerusalem

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who lives in a city celebrating on the 14th that traveled to a city celebrating on the 15th [Jerusalem], or vice versa: [1] Introduction Regarding the date of the Purim celebration a case that one travels to a city […]

Walled, Unwalled, and cities of doubt

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The date of Purim in walled and un-walled cities and cities of doubt: [1] Introduction: The Sages, upon decreeing the annual celebration of Purim, differentiated the celebration dates between walled and un-walled cities. The reason for this is because the […]

Fasting and Tachanun

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Fasting and Hesped on the days before and after Purim: Fasting: [1] It is allowed to fast before and after the days of Purim. Hesped:[2] It is permitted to give a eulogy on the days before and after Purim. [However it […]

Learning Torah/Preparing

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Learning Torah/Preparing for Purim: [1] The Maharil would not give a class on Taanis Esther in order to allow everyone the time to properly prepare for Purim. However others[2] write that the custom was to have classes on Taanis Esther. [According […]

Pidyon Haben

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Pidyon Haben [1] If a Pidyon Haben is set to take place on a fast day the father and Kohen may eat just as is the law regarding a Bris.[2] However the meal is to take place at night, after […]

Bris Milah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Making a bris Milah on Taanis Esther:[1] One may not make a Seudas Mitzvah for the public on Taanis Esther and the meal is hence to take place after the fast. If the fast was pushed up to Thursday:[2] In […]

General laws of the Fast

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com General laws applicable on fast days: Rinsing the mouth: [1] On a public fast day one does not rinse his mouth in the morning. [If however this is causing one discomfort he may be lenient to rinse his mouth.[2]]   Q&A […]

The Davening

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Davening: A. Selichos: Selichos are recited on a fast day.[1] The Chabad custom is to recite the Selichos within Tachanun[2], after Shemoneh Esrei of Shacharis.[3] Standing:[4] It is customarily recited while standing. This especially applies for the 13 attributes […]

Taanis Esther-The fast of Esther

    Taanis Esther-A Yom Segula: The Kav Hayashar[1] writes that on Taanis Esther the gates of mercy are open, and it is hence an auspicious time for Hashem to accept one’s prayers. On this day one should recite psalm 22, which was recited in reference to Esther[2], and then […]

General Q&A on the 4 Parshiyos

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com During a leap year in which Adar are the four Parshiyos to be read?[1] In a leap year the four Parshiyos are read in the second Adar.   What is the law if a congregation forgot to read one of […]

Parshas Hachodesh

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Parshas Hachodesh: When: When [the second day of[1]] Rosh Chodesh Adar falls on Shabbos, Parshas Hachodesh is read on the fifth Shabbos in Adar which is the 29th of Adar.[2] When [the second day of] Rosh Chodesh Adar falls on […]

Parshas Parah – Background & Halachos

* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article  Parshas Parah: General laws:[1] A Biblical or Rabbinical obligation?[2] There […]

Parshas Zachar

* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Zachor: A Biblical or Rabbinical obligation:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that there is a Biblical obligation to […]

Parshas Shekalim-Background and laws

* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Shekalim: The reason for reading Parshas Shekalim:[1] The Torah requires that the sacrifices of the Temple […]

Time Chart

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Time chart for the Four Parshiyos   Shabbos before RC Adar First Shabbos in Adar Second Shabbos in Adar Third Shabbos in Adar Fourth Shabbos in Adar Fifth Shabbos in Adar First of Adar falls on Shabbos No Parsha   […]

Moshe’s Birthday and Yartzite

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Moshe’s birthday and Yartzite: Moshe Rabbeinu was born and passed away on Zayin Adar.[1] One is to increase in joy on this day.[2] Some are accustomed to fast.[3] This is not the Chabad custom.[4] However one should increase in charity on […]

Commemoration of Miracle

To Purchase this Sefer [1] One who annually commemorates a miracle that occurred to him in the month of Adar is to commemorate the miracle in Adar I, if the miracle occurred in a year with one Adar, or in the 1st Adar of a leap year. If it occurred on the […]

Yartzite

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com In which Adar is one to commemorate a Yartzite? If the person passed away in Adar of a leap year:[1] If the current year contains one Adar: If a person passed away during Adar of a leap year and the […]

Birthdays and Bar Mitzvahs

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com In which Adar is one to celebrate a birthday or Bar-Mitzvah? [1] A. If one was born in Adar of a leap year: If the current year contains one Adar:[2] If one was born in Adar of a leap year and […]

Purim Katan-Laws & Customs

* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Purim Katan: [1] Tachanun:[2] Tachanun is omitted on the 14th and the 15th of Adar Rishon.[3] It […]

Which month is Purim?

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com In which months does one celebrate Purim? [1] During a leap year Purim is celebrated in the second Adar. The reason for this is because we desire to proximate the Purim salvation to the redemption from Egypt, the redemption of Mordechai to […]

Increase Joy both months

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com During a leap year does the Mitzvah to increase in joy apply in both months of Adar? Some Poskim [1] write the Mitzvah to increase in joy only applies to Adar Sheiyni, however in Adar Rishon the Mitzvah does not […]

Court case

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Court Case: [1] One is to endeavor to have a court case involving a non-Jew arranged for the month of Adar.[2]   [1] M”A 686/5; Mishneh Berurah 686/8; Yerushalmi Megillah 4/1 [2] The reason: The reason for this is because […]

Increasing Joy

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Marbim Besimcha: [1] One is to increase in joy throughout the month of Adar.[2] [Hence one is to rejoice himself, his wife and children during this month, similar to the Mitzvah of rejoicing them on Yom Tov.[3] Included in this […]

The taxes, Mordechai’s fame

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Taxes; Mordechai’s fame: [1] The king placed taxes upon the lands. The entire story of Purim is written in the Persian chronicles. Mordechai was liked by most of his brethren and performed good for his entire nation.   Q&A […]

Annual Purim holiday

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Annual Purim Holiday: [1] The Jews outside Shushan battled on the 13th and rested on the 14th while the Jews in Shushan battled on the 13th and 14th and rested on the 15th. Therefore it was enacted that the […]

Results of the battles

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The results of the Battles: [1] The Jews outside of Shushan killed a total of 75000 people. They did not lay their hands on any of the spoils.   Q&A Were any Jews killed in the battle?[2] No. Not one […]

Battle of the 14th in Shushan

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Battle of the 14th in Shushan: [1] The king asked Esther on the 13th if she is pleased with the results of the warfare on the 13th and if she has any further requests. Esther asks for a further […]

Mivtza Purim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Mivtza Purim: Every person is to place effort in influencing the Jews in his surroundings, including the children, to perform the Mitzvos of Purim [1] One is to prepare a Megillah reader, someone to read the portion of Amaleik; Mishloach […]

Battle of 13th of Adar

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Battle of the 13th of Adar: [1] On the 13th of Adar that year the Jews stood up for their lives and killed all their enemies that desired to kill them. No one stood in their path, as the […]

New decree and Rejoicing

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The new Decree: [1] A new decree was sent to all the provinces stating that on the 13th of Adar all the Jews had royal power to eliminate all their enemies on the 13th of Adar.   The rejoicing of […]

Machatzis Hashekel-The Half Shekel

* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Machatzis Hashekel-The Half Shekel:[1] Some[2] opinions rule that before Purim one must give half of his country’s […]

Spoils/Rescinding the decree

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The spoils-Appointment of Mordechai-Rescinding of the decree of annihilation:[1] The estate of Haman was given to Esther. The signet ring was then passed to Mordechai, and Esther appointed Mordechai as the ruler of the estate of Haman. Esther falls to […]

The second feast- Haman’s Execution

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The second feast-Haman’s execution: [1] At the feast that night, the king asked Esther as to what is her request. She begs the king for mercy to rescind the decree of annihilation against her nation. The king then asked “Who […]

Haman’s return home

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Haman’s return home: [1] Haman returned home after the parade in shame and embarrassment. Upon telling his wife Zeresh, and his advisors, of the events they told him that if he began falling before Mordechai the Jew he is destined […]

Haman’s appointed task

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Haman’s appointed the task of parading Mordechai: [1] That night Haman walked into the kings courters to ask his permission to hang Mordechai. The king asked Haman what the king should do to the person he desires to honor? Due […]

The king’s disturbed sleep

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The King’s disturbed Sleep: [1] That night Achashveirosh kept on waking up during his sleep. He asked for the book of chronicles to be read before him and the story of Mordechai saving the life of the king was read. He […]

Outline of the Purim story

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Description of Achashveirosh’s reign:[1] Achashveirosh reigned over 127 countries that ranged from Hodu until Kush. The capital city that was home to his throne was called Shushan. The feasts:[2] In the third year of his reign he made a feast […]

Haman builds gallows

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Haman Build’s the Gallows: [1] Haman returns home from the feast in a bitter sweet mood. He is overjoyed over his close relationship with the king and queen although is disturbed by Mordechai’s constant refusal to bow to him. Upon […]

The first feast

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The First Feast: [1] At the banquet the king asked Esther what was her request. Esther replied that she desires the king and Haman to return to a second banquet that will take place the next night.   Q&A Why […]

Esther’s unexpected entrance to the king

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Esther’s unexpected entrance to the King: [1] On the third day of the fast Esther entered the king’s inner chambers without receiving royal permission. Esther found favor in the king’s eyes and he passed her the scepter, hence indicating her […]

The meaning of the Holiday

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Introduction: The Holiday of Purim is a memorial day in the life of every Jew. It contains something unique that stands out differently than every other Holiday. This is not just a personal feeling, but is the perspective of our […]

The three day fast

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The three day fast: [1] Esther, upon agreeing to Mordechai’s request, asked that all the Jews in Shushan fast for three days.   Q&A When did the three day fast take place?[2] It took place over Pesach, on the 14th-16th. […]

Esther is informed of the Decree

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Esther is informed of the Decree:[1] Esther hears of the sackcloth being worn by Mordechai and sends Hasach to Mordechai to find out the reason for the sackcloth. Esther is informed by Mordechai of the decree and is asked to […]

Repentance

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Repentance of the Jews: [1] Mordechai knew of the decree and proceeded to tear his clothing and wear sackcloth, walking the streets of Shushan shouting a bitter cry. Word of the evil decree reached the Jews of every province and […]

Haman’s plot

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Haman’s Plot: [1] Haman’s wrath boiled at Mordechai and his people and he decided to annihilate all the Jews in the kingdom. In the month of Nissan Haman played a lottery to determine which month would be most auspicious to […]

Haman the viceroy

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Haman the Viceroy: [1] After the above events Haman was appointed by the king as the viceroy. All subjects of the king were required to bow to Haman upon his arrival. Mordechai however refused to bow.   Q&A Who was […]

Bigsan and Seresh

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Bigsan and Seresh: [1] Bigsan and Seresh, two servants of the king, plotted an assassination attempt against him [to poison him]. This plot was discovered by Mordechai which had Esther inform the king in his name. The two vandals were […]

Esther

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Esther: [1] Messengers of the king were dispersed to find him a new wife to rule in place of Vashti. Esther, the niece and adopted daughter of Mordechai, was taken to the king’s palace. Esther was very beautiful in both […]