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 […]
Classical Q&A and Chassidic explanations
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Q&A on Adar What does the word Adar stand for? [1] The Alef represents Alufo Shel Olam, which refers to Hashem. The word Dar means to live. In the month of Adar we are able to accomplish that Hashem dwell […]
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 […]
