Megillat Esther – Part 2

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• The second Megillat Esther lesson, continuing through the story and its commentaries.
• A discussion of why the Jews deserved such a terrible decree, a decree against the whole nation, children and women included.
• A close reading of the verses about Vashti and the royal crown, with the Malbim’s explanation of what was demanded of her.
• The history of Haman and Amalek and of the royal family back to the time of King David, and a discussion of how the Jews were given permission to defend themselves.

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