Megillat Esther

By Hillel ben David (Greg Killian)

I. Introduction. 1

II. The Destruction of the Jews. 2

III. The Meaning of Purim.. 2

IV. Purim and Yom HaKippurim.. 3

V. All The Festivals. 7

VI. What is Purim all about?. 7

VII. Allusions. 8

VIII. Names. 12

IX. Redemption. 12

X. King è War against Amalek è Temple. 13

XI. An Historical Perspective. 15

XII. The Kings Palace. 19

XIII. Insights. 21

XIV. Pedigrees. 29

XV. Purim Customs. 33

XVI. Purim Events. 47

XVII. Purim Katan (Little Purim) 47

XVIII. Blessings. 47

XIX. Recipes. 50

I. Introduction

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