Hi Everybody!
Purim is almost here. According to the 929 schedule we will be reading Megillat Esther in just a few weeks,
which is unfortunatley too late for Purim itself. Since it's so close, we wanted to give you the episodes a few weeks ahead of time, though we will publish them again on the 929 schedule.
Trying something new for this one, and combining chapters 6-10.
Let us know if you liked this or not!
Happy Purim!
Timestamps:
00:00 Esther Ch.6-7 Rafi Addlestone brings us his overview of the text inspired by Disney fairytales and Malcolm Gladwell.
03:05 Aladdin and Esther: Parallels in Storytelling
05:51 Esther's Empowerment and the Role of Women in Fairy Tales
08:46 Modern Fairy Tales: Empowered Heroines in Disney
11:10 Conclusion: The Legacy of Esther and Modern Narratives
11:59 The Legal Right to Defend: A Turning Point in Esther (Esther Ch. 8 by Rabbi Sam Lebens)
17:48 Yom Kippur and Purim: Themes of Decrees and Transformation
25:11 Calev Ben Dor explores the connections between the Jews of Purim and those at Sinai in explaining the nature of Jewish identity and obligation. (Ch. 9)
28:10 The Significance of Jewish Celebration
32:04 Understanding Mitzvot and Community Obligation
35:16 Introduction to Chapter 10 of Esther (Esther Ch.10 pt 1 by Rabbi Joe Wolfson)
36:15 The Dual Conclusions of Esther
38:19 Achashverosh: From Buffoon to Hero?
41:16 The Moral Transformation of Achashverosh
43:42 Parallels Between Esther and Yosef (Rabbi Joe Esther Ch.10 part 2)
46:41 Leadership in Exile: B'nai Rachel vs. B'nai Leah
49:34 The Temporary Nature of Political Success
52:44 Linking Esther to the Book of Shemot
