Purim Bonus Part 2 | Esther Chs. 6-10

Hi Everybody!Purim is almost here. According to the 929 schedule we will be reading Megillat Esther in just a few weeks,which is unfortunatley too late for Purim itself. Since it's so close, we wanted to give you the episodes a few weeks ahead of time, though we will publish them again on the 929 schedule.Trying something new for this one, and combining chapters 6-10.Let us know if you liked this or not! Happy Purim! Timestamps:00:00 Esther Ch.6-7 Rafi Addlestone brings us his overview of the text inspired by Disney fairytales and Malcolm Gladwell.03:05 Aladdin and Esther: Parallels in Storytelling05:51 Esther's Empowerment and the Role of Women in Fairy Tales08:46 Modern Fairy Tales: Empowered Heroines in Disney11:10 Conclusion: The Legacy of Esther and Modern Narratives11:59 The Legal Right to Defend: A Turning Point in Esther (Esther Ch. 8 by Rabbi Sam Lebens)17:48 Yom Kippur and Purim: Themes of Decrees and Transformation25:11 Calev Ben Dor explores the connections between the Jews of Purim and those at Sinai in explaining the nature of Jewish identity and obligation. (Ch. 9)28:10 The Significance of Jewish Celebration32:04 Understanding Mitzvot and Community Obligation35:16 Introduction to Chapter 10 of Esther (Esther Ch.10 pt 1 by Rabbi Joe Wolfson)36:15 The Dual Conclusions of Esther38:19 Achashverosh: From Buffoon to Hero?41:16 The Moral Transformation of Achashverosh43:42 Parallels Between Esther and Yosef (Rabbi Joe Esther Ch.10 part 2)46:41 Leadership in Exile: B'nai Rachel vs. B'nai Leah49:34 The Temporary Nature of Political Success52:44 Linking Esther to the Book of Shemot