Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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A comparison of the two feasts shows a greater closeness between Ahashverosh and Esther in the second feast. This lesson describes the feast and the...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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Gathering the king's advisers to discuss Vashti's lack of obedience to her husband contributes to the book's ridicule of the king and his edicts. This...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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The process of selecting a new queen alludes to the story of David and Avishag, and to Joseph's gathering of grain in preparation for the famine. The...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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The midrash links the expositions introducing Mordekhai and Moshe, and Shaul and David. The text demonstrates that Mordekhai was chosen by God to save Am...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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The story of Bigtan and Teresh raise many questions that do not seem to be answered in the text. Apparently the purpose of the story is limited to the...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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How does the book assess Mordekhai's refusal to bow down to Haman? Is Mordekhai justified in his refusal? What is the reasoning behind his decision?
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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This article explains the meaning and significance of the Lottery ("Pur"). The world of magic is often linked with Rachel and her descendants. Haman's...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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Why does Mordekhai mention "the matter of the money" when he tells Esther about Haman's edict? An in-depth reading of the narrative describing Esther's...
Dr. Yael Ziegler
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When did Ruth join the Jewish people? Was she converted before she married Makhlon? Or only after she joined Naomi? Does her devotion to Naomi stem from...
Dr. Yael Ziegler
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This lesson will discuss Naomi’s character, based on the biblical and midrashic texts. What is the attitude of the people of Bethlehem toward Naomi when...
