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Mordechai commanded Esther not to reveal her origins like Rachel who remained silent when Lavan switched her for Leah. Both were rewarded for their silence. When Pharaoh asked his advisors what...

Shoshanat Yaakov is not only a song, chazal say that one is obligated to say: ארור המן ברוך מרדכי. Why don’t we find this emphasis on good vs. evil regarding any...

When Purim falls on Shabbos, the Seudah is postponed to Sunday. The Shulchan Aruch says that Mishloach Manot is also fulfilled on Sunday. Why? What is the reason for Mishloach Manot?...

The Megillah says that not only the days of Purim but the entire month (of Adar) was transformed from sorrow to joy. Why was Haman happy when the lottery fell on...

What is so central about the concept of ונהפוך הוא to the megillah; to what extent does it play a role in the megillah? How does it fit into the theme...

In addition to Purim and it’s mitzvot, there are other mitzvot associated with Adar including the obligation to read the four parshiyot (Shekalim, Zachor, Parah, HaChodesh), Taanit Esther, and the custom...

What if Reuven sends Shimon Mishloach Manot and Shimon refuses it, does Reuven fulfill his obligation? The Rama says he is yotzei. Why is he yotzei – he hasn’t given anything...

The Megillah itself says that Esther and Mordechai wrote Megillat Esther; the gemara says it was written by Anshei Knesset HaGedolah. Which one is correct? Download the mekorot Shiur provided courtesy...

There were two half-shekel offerings: a one-time donation (for the building of the mishkan) and the annual half shekel (for korbanot) – building fund vs. operating budget. Why was there an...

The year of Purim was a leap year as is alluded to in the Megillah. In which month did Haman decree to kill the Jews? If so, then there should be no...