Purim
On both Purim and Chanukah, we were threatened by an enemy that struck at our core values. The Amaleki championed the world view of mikreh - haphazardness, and the Yevanim dared to suggest there could be a replacement for Torah, chalilah. In both cases, our eyes were darkened and our spirituality assaulted.
However, the courageous Mordechai and Esther, and the bold and gallant Chashmona'im withstood the test. They avowed with great pride that our relationship with Hashem is never haphazard - and our Torah is never replaceable.
Only Hashem decides when it is A Time to Conceal His presence and when it is A Time to Reveal it. With this deep and inspirational book, we can remove the façade of teva and uncover the Glory of Hashem.
A close talmid of Harav Shlomo Freifeld zt"l, Rabbi Yehoshua Kurland is a venerated Jewish educator and the author of seven books.(Including the great seller A Time to Dance (Mosaica, 2016).
Book of Esther with translation, capsule comments, and introductions.
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Chance and Providence is a collection of sermons that explains the hidden world of meaning in the holiday of Purim. Rabbi Shagar addresses issues of determinism, Amalek and the nature of Avodat HaShem as he leads readers toward a deep understanding of the themes of Purim.
Megillas Esther tells a tale of concealment, a story of deep darkness. The Jewish community’s sin. Haman’s genocidal plot. Esther HaMalka’s fate. Even Hashem’s Name, hidden, never mentioned. Yet, deep darkness ... transformed into the great light of Purim.
Today, we experience a very different kind of concealment. Beneath the joy and merriment of our Purim celebrations lie many virtually unknown - and soul stirring- Torah truths that most of us have never encountered. Truths known to our Sages and Torah commentators, and now revealed to us through the scholarship and brilliance of Rabbi Daniel Glatstein.
Rav and founder of Machon Maggid Harakiah in Cedarhurst, NY, Rabbi Glatstein is one of the contemporary Jewish world’s most popular speakers and respected maggidei shiur. His more than 7000 recorded shiurim have garnered millions of views on Torahanytime.com and other venues. His Hebrew sefarim as well have garnered acclaim throughout the Torah world. Rabbi Glatstein has a masterful grasp of an exceptional array of sefarim and commentaries, and a rare ability to explain profound teachings with remarkable clarity.
In The Concealed and The Revealed, we will discover how seminal events throughout history are predicted in the Megillah and the astounding significance of the unusual letter formations. How all of Haman’s plans boomeranged right back at him and how Achashveirosh actually helped finance the rebuilding of the second Beis Hamikdash. We will learn about Eliyahu HaNavi’s mysterious appearances in the Megillah and why only an orphan like Queen Esther was chosen for her role to bring salvation to the Jewish People. So much wisdom, so many breathtaking chiddushim: The Concealed and The Revealed is like a generous and beautiful mishloach manos basket to Klal Yisrael, filled with delicacies that will nourish our souls and immeasurably enrich our joy on Purim and throughout our lives.
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In all the stories of the Bible there are messages hidden beneath the surface, but it seems that there is no other book like the Book of Esther, in which the hidden prevails over the revealed. The uniqueness of the scroll is reflected in the scope of the concealments and especially in what they seek to conceal. In the hand of an artist, Grossman reveals what is hidden within the verses of the Book of Esther and reveals all to the reader.
The Book of Esther has inspired and impacted the American project since its very inception. Rabbis and ethicists, abolitionists and artists, preachers and presidents, have understood the text to speak to their moment. It has offered solace to immigrants, forged solidarity, impacted politics, and, in the spirit of Esther 4:14, roused individuals to realize that deliverance was not to come from some other place, but from their own heroic actions on behalf of their people . As we Americans once again find ourselves navigating antisemitism and bigotry, questioning the limits and purposes of power, reassessing gender dynamics, and grappling with how to keep an ethnically diverse empire from imploding, it is once again to Esther we must turn, to the timeless scroll that continues to urge us to find strength and redemptive possibility in the least expected of places. Includes the Megilla text.
Megillas Esther: Ancient story or present-day reality? Coincidence or miracle? Darkness or Glimpses of Light? The oppressed Jewish nation faces complete annihilation, but is miraculously saved by an unexpected series of natural events. Was the chain of changes a string of natural coincidences and events, or was it a medley of masterfully orchestrated miracles? Is the Purim story a one-time occurrence? Or is there a deeper, timeless message hidden within this ancient account? In "Glimpses of Light", Rabbi Yehudah Steinberg, delves into Megillas Esther and extracts the underlying messages hidden in the seemingly straightforward Purim story. Presenting the words of Chazal, midrashim, parables, and anecdotes in a lucid fashion, the author brings home the profound relevance of the Megillah's lessons for us, even today, so that we can truly appreciate the concept of hashgachah pratis and discover a fresh inspiration for trust in Hashem. An invaluable sourcebook for rabbis, educators, and laymen alike, this enlightening and inspiring book is vital for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of and appreciation for Megillas Esther and a more meaningful Purim experience.
Especially suitable for children Megillat Esther
Accompanied by colorful, eye-catching paintings
By the renowned painter Menachem Taizi (z”l)
Illustrates to children in a fascinating way the story of the Megillah
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The commentary of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch to the Chumash is based on his interpretative method of precise elucidation of the text and meaning of the words.
His grandson, Rav Dr. Raphael Breuer, applied this same method for his commentary to Megillas Esther, and has brought to light these timeless words in an original, inspiring fashion. This English is written in a modern, clear idiom and will attract scholar and student alike.
Megillat Esther Mesorat HaRav contains the commentary of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik on Megillat Esther and the Ma'ariv service for Purim, collected from a variety of his published writings, notes and lectures. The Rav's philosophical acumen and Talmudic insight fruitfully combine to depict the complex nature of the Purim drama. In addition to the Megilla and Ma'ariv commentary, this volume also includes a section of Reshimot, containing the Rav's more extensive halachic analyses, and a derasha by the Rav on the nature of Purim. Megillat Esther Mesorat HaRav will be a welcome addition to Jewish libraries, both as an original perspective on the Purim holiday and as part of the growing body of the Rav's works.
In his writings, Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch offered profound and original insights into the meaning of all aspects of Jewish life and thought. His successor, Rav Dr. Salomon Breuer, and his grandson, Rav Dr. Joseph Breuer, offered further understanding, following the ideas of Rav Hirsch.
Moadim Perspectives: Chanukah - Purim contains inspiring teachings from these great Rabbinic leaders that will serve to imbue a deeper appreciation for these festive days and enhance the spiritual level that these Moadim help us to achieve
The world prepared for the decree that called for the end to Hashem's holy nation.
It was a decree that was known in the heavens and the earth. The passing years in exile were counted, eagerly waiting to see if the Jewish nation would rise again and return to their land and rebuild the Beis Hamikdash. Those who hoped that the prophesy for their return to the holy land would be a lie now looked toward a new date, a date of annihilation. Haman rejoiced when his lottery for extinction fell out during a time of the year that their greatest leader was taken from them, the month of Adar, and it was also the month that even the Jewish people had suffered from the plague of darkness in Egypt. But in the end, it was the downfall for he and his people, and only light for the Jewish nation. It was a radiance that stemmed from a heartfelt teshuvah that even mirrored the devotion that was expressed by Har Sinai. Such a tremendous teshuvah was initiated, which brought on tremendous closeness between Hashem and Yisrael that caused the entire decree to be eradicated.
The heavenly influence that was procured during these days is showered down upon Yisrael every year during this time, as this closeness is awakened. The days of Purim are celebrated with simchah and tefillah, as the heartfelt tefillos are so powerful during this time that it can bring down the nation of Amalek and bring forth the coming of Mashiach immediately!
"The integrated translation of Megillas Esther is taken from the Margolin edition of the Torah ... translated by Binyamin S. Moore, c1999"--T.p. verso.
Step into a new world, the world above, beyond, and before the Purim story, in this riveting, state-of-the-art work.
History, archaeology, and geography intersect here with a fascinating account of the people, places, and cultures preceding and during the Purim story, including cutting-edge findings, research, and artifacts that lend richness and scope to the events recorded in the Megillah.
This thoroughly captivating book answers many important questions about the Purim story and weaves together biblical sources with numerous historical documents for a professional and satisfying perspective.
(Includes full-color photos and Megillas Esther in Hebrew and English.)
Of all the masks we may encounter over the course of Purim, the most intriguing is the one worn by Purim itself…
On the one hand, Purim commemorates and celebrates the miracle that Hashem performed for the Jewish People at the time. In this retrospective sense, it faces backwards
On the other hand, however, it also faces forwards in the sense that it provides a vision toward the future. It contains many messages that reveal extremely profound concepts and fundamental truths…the festival of Purim is a time when these ideas can be encountered, accessed, and absorbed anew.
Ultimately, these two different directions do not conflict with each other, for the day of Purim is not just a historical event; it is an ongoing presence in the Jewish calendar and in its national experience.
Behind the feasting and merriment which accompany the day of Purim lie some of the most profound and meaningful ideas of Judaism. Drawing on a fascinating array of sources, renowned teacher and author Rabbi Immanuel Bernstein (author of the bestselling Teshuva, Aggadah, and Darkness to Destiny Haggadah) guides the reader on an eye-opening journey towards a deeper appreciation of the Jewish people's most colorful festival.
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It is known that the festival of Purim is both concealed and exalted, its laws and customs are hidden and mystifying. In this unique sefer, the author explains the essence of the day as well as the avodah which accompanies it.
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Experience all the suspense, intrigue, redemption, and humor that has captivated generations of Purim holiday celebrants as the classic tale comes to life in ESTHER, the Graphic Novel.
The creative team of writer/producer Jordan B. Gorfinkel (Batman, Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel) and Israeli illustrator Yael Nathan (Star Wars) fully immerses you in the vivid world of Shushan, royal court of Ancient Persia. Witness the courage and cleverness of Esther, the piety and political acumen of Mordekhai, the megalomania and malice of Haman, the indulgence and impulsiveness of King Aĥashverosh—all in a sumptuous visual presentation worthy of a Persian feast.
ESTHER, the Graphic Novel contains the complete unabridged Hebrew text of Megillat Esther, and is suitable for use on Purim and for year-round study and enjoyment.
Recommended for adults and older youth.
The Book of Esther can easily masquerade as a child s tale. Theres a villain out to hang Mordechai and murder his countrymen; a king who enjoys drinking; and a beautiful and noble queen. There are assassins, palace intrigue and a climactic battle scene -- and a happy ending, to boot. What more could you ask for in a good child s story? The holiday associated with the book can seem child-like, too. Purim is celebrated with costumes, carnivals, and abundant merriment. Kids dress up as Esther, Mordechai, Haman and Achashveirosh, wearing plastic hats and cellophane scepters. Purim is the great holiday of make-believe. All this make believe, though, can have unintended consequences. Chief among them is the fact that many of us are likely to remain with childlike views of Purim and the Megillah long after we ve turned adults. Our perspective upon Mordechai and Esther and their struggle can easily remain as one-dimensional as the face paint we use to impersonate these people in costume. In this book, Rabbi Fohrman invites the reader to look at the Book of Esther with fresh eyes; to join him, as it were, on a guided adventure -- a close reading of the ancient biblical text. In so doing, he reveals another Purim story; a richer, deeper narrative more suited perhaps, to the eyes of an adult than to a child. As layers of meaning are gradually revealed, Esther's hidden story comes alive in a vibrant, unexpected way -- offering the reader a fascinating and stirring encounter with the queen whose costume they wore as children -- the queen they thought they knew.
An insightful commentary of the Dubner Maggid on the Book of Esther. Here is a full English translation of the profound commentary on Megillas Esther by the famed Maggid of Dubno--a legendary Torah scholar and orator. This magnificent translation brings out the Maggid's powerful message, filled with brilliant insights and the engaging parables that are the Maggid's trademark.
The ArtScroll Series presents the comments of the classic giants of ancient and contemporary times in a logical, comprehensible manner, like a master teacher on an exciting voyage of intellectual discovery.