Thursday, April 29, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 15b - Class 3

How far did the scepter of Achasverosh stretch? The Maharal explains the symbolism. Why did Esther invite Haman to her party? Insights from the Maharal and Ben Yehoyada. How many kids did Haman have? What happened to all of them? See how the Ben Yehoyada explains where they all came from!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 15b - Class 1

How did Chazal know that the Schechinah left Esther. Amazing insight from Manos HaLevi on Pshat in the Pasuk. Why did the Schechinah leave her? Shem MiShmuel on Black Holes, physical and spiritual.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 15a - Class 2

Who was Hasach? The dialogue between Esther and Mordechai. What did Mordechai pass over? The power of a blessing or a curse.How to bring about redemption.
Insights from Manos HaLevi and Maharal.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 15a - Class 1

Who was Malachi? Who were the most beautiful women in history? The effect of those women on men. The cry of Mordechai. The reaction of Esther. Insights from Maharal and Manos HaLevi.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 14b - Class 2

Main focus on Rachav (Rahab). What was her real profession? Why? How did she end up marrying Yehoshua?

Monday, April 19, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 14b - Class 1

The symbolism of the horn and the flask as it relates to the monarchy of Dovid & Shaul. Why did Dovid mention about killing those who urinate against the wall? What was Avigail really doing? Chuldah.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 14a - Class 2

The female prophetesses with an emphasis on Chana and Avigail.

Mesechta Megillah 14a - Class 1

Who were the 40 prophets? How many prophets were there really? The meaning of Elkanah's hometown. Sarah's other name. Devorah and her palm.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Mesechta Megillah 13b - Class 2

The dialogue between Haman and Achashverosh. Insight from Rebbe Tzadok HaKohen into the efficacy of the ring as opposed to the prophets.