5 ½ Purim Myths
An episode of the The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah podcast, hosted by Moshe Bensoussan, titled "5 ½ Purim Myths" was published on March 13, 2025 and runs 36 minutes.
March 13, 2025 ·36m · The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah
Summary
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.
Episode Description
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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