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Heather Hicks
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Journey to Sinai: A Shavuot Study Challenge
As Shavuot draws near on May 26–28, 2025, we prepare to celebrate Zmahn Matahn Torah-tehnu, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This festival…
Like Sheep to the Slaughter? The Jewish Right to Self Defense with Rabbi Yonatan Halevy
Summary In this comprehensive talk, Rabbi Yonatan Halevy addresses the misconceptions surrounding the Jewish holiday of Purim, emphasizing its significance as a day of empowerment…
Megillah without Midrash with Rabbi Haim Ovadia Part 5
The final part of the Megillah reveals Esther’s strategic confrontation with the king and Haman, leading to a dramatic reversal of fortune for the Jewish…
Megillah without Midrash with Rabbi Haim Ovadia Part 4
Esther risks her life to approach the king, hinting at a plot involving Haman, which builds tension and suspense as she delays her request. Highlights…
Megillah without Midrash with Rabbi Haim Ovadia Part 3
Esther’s rise as queen illustrates her assimilation and strategic thinking, setting the stage for her confrontation with Haman and the unfolding of the Jewish fate….
Megillah without Midrash with Rabbi Haim Ovadia – Part 2
Mordecai and Esther’s relationship is often misunderstood; they were cousins, not husband and wife, and the Megillah emphasizes their roles in a complex narrative. Highlights…