About this episode

This episode begins a 4-part series exploring Megillat Esther and its historical context leading up to Purim.

In this first class of our 4-part series leading up to Purim, we begin exploring Megillat Esther through the lens of the Gemara (Masechet Megillah)—where Chazal unpack the story with depth, drama, and meaning. Part 1 sets the historical stage, introduces Achashverosh’s world, and explains a foundational idea: the Megillah was written under Persian rule, so its messages often come through hints and coded language—inviting us to read carefully and connect the dots. What we cover Why we start ...

People in this episode

Host: Adam Sabzevari

Topics covered

• Purim
• Megillat Esther
• Gemara
• historical context
• Persian rule
• coded language

Keywords

• Purim
• Megillat Esther
• Gemara
• Achashverosh
• Persian rule
• Chazal
• coded language

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gemara, Masechet Megillah

Books & works: Megillat Esther

Places: Persian

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