Megillah

Why denying idolatry defines the Jew, how to relate to “channels” in life, and how Purim helps us unify Hashem’s Name in a world of concealment

From hidden miracles and Amalek to laughter, charity, and the spiritual strength of Purim

How inner faith, women’s mitzvot, and spiritual devotion created Esther’s timeless beauty

Think you know the Purim story? Think again. These ten surprising details reveal the hidden background of its central characters and events, offering a deeper and more vivid understanding of how everything truly unfolded.

The essential Mitzvot, prayer, Torah study, unity, and inner work that define the true meaning of Purim

A deep Purim lesson explaining how enjoyment of Achashverosh’s feast signaled lost identity, and how repentance and love restored the Jewish people and reversed the decree

Why Purim surpasses all other holidays, how its spiritual light transforms prayer and repentance, and practical guidance for experiencing true joy without excess or distraction

The deep connection between the Fast of Esther, Purim, and Yom Kippur, and how repentance, joy, and mitzvot awaken Purim’s unique spiritual light for personal renewal and redemption

Discover the grandeur of King Ahasuerus's palace and the archaeological remnants that reveal its past glory.

The story of how the Jewish community of Kovno was attacked, expelled, and finally restored

A Psychological Exploration of Inferiority Complex, Social Approval, and Emotional Healing Through the Lens of the Book of Esther

Discover the Persian customs and names in the Megillah, and uncover where Mordechai and Esther are believed to be buried.

The Essential Guide to Purim Megillah Reading Requirements

Practical Guide to Reading the Megillah During Purim According to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Rulings

Essential Guidelines - Standing During Megillah and Proper Blessing Protocol

Megillah Reading of Purim

When to recite the blessings at home, who must send gifts, how mourners participate, and whether one may pray in costume