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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 36 MIN

5 ½ Purim Myths

from The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah · host Moshe Bensoussan

In this class we learn more about some common Purim misconceptions, and we explore the origins of Taanit Esther, women reading the Megillah, masquerading, Purim plays, and Hamantaschen. We also note the profound effect that the Jews of Renaissance-era Italy had on Purim.

In this class we learn more about some common Purim misconceptions, and we explore the origins of Taanit Esther, women reading the Megillah, masquerading, Purim plays, and Hamantaschen. We also note the profound effect that the Jews of Renaissance-era Italy had on Purim.

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