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Looking at modern social issues through the lens of characters from the Purim story.
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The Four Mitzvot (Commandments) of Purim
A source sheet combining objects from the National Library of Israel with text sources and guiding questions.
Not PublishedLiz Levin268 ViewsMarch 14, 2022National Library of Israel,Commandments,Megillah,Purim,Mitzvot
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Achashverosh and the Politics of Manipulation
Was Achashverosh responsible for what happened in Megillat Esther?
Liz Levin355 ViewsJanuary 11, 2022Ahasuerus and Haman,Ahasuerus and Esther
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Esther and the Pressures of Assimilation
What does Esther have to teach us about the balance between maintaining our Judaism and assimilating into the culture around us?
Liz Levin380 ViewsJanuary 19, 2022Esther,Assimilation
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Mordechai and the Ethics of War
Did Mordechai follow the Jewish rules of war?
Liz Levin343 ViewsJanuary 24, 2022Rules of War,Mordechai,Ethics
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Haman and the Cycle of Revenge
Why did Haman really go after Mordechai?
Liz Levin392 ViewsFebruary 7, 2022Haman,Revenge
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Vashti and #MeToo
What does Vashti have to teach us about the #MeToo movement
Liz Levin465 ViewsJanuary 6, 2022Purim,Women
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Zeresh and White Privilege
What can Zeresh teach us about white privilege?
Liz Levin405 ViewsFebruary 14, 2022White Privilege,Zeresh,Purim
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Bigtan & Teresh and the Quest for Whiteness
Are Jews part of or apart from the surrounding culture?
Liz Levin911 ViewsFebruary 17, 2022Bigthan,Teresh
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