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Source Sheets on the Five Scrolls by Rabbi David M. Rosenberg
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Megillot: Sources and Commentaries
Resources for the Five Scrolls (Starting with Esther and Ruth)
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Ruth 4 (May 2023)
Naomi's plan in chapter 3 of the Book of Ruth comes to fruition in chapter 4, thanks to the intelligence and bravery of Ruth, the commitment and determination of Boaz, and the support of the people of Bethlehem. This class brings our discussion of the book to a close.
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Megillot I. Class 9. Ruth. Ch 3 At the Threshing Floor
In Chapter 3, Ruth, following Naomi's direction, goes to meet Boaz at the threshing floor. This daring and unconventional step sets leads to the marriage of Ruth and Boaz in chapter 4.
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Ruth 2 (May 2023)
David M. Rosenberg106 ViewsMay 5, 2023
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Megillot I. Class 10. Ruth 4 At the City Gate
Naomi's plan in chapter 3 of the Book of Ruth comes to fruition in chapter 4, thanks to the intelligence and bravery of Ruth, the commitment and determination of Boaz, and the support of the people of Bethlehem. This class brings our discussion of the book to a close.
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Megillot I. Class 7. Ruth - Introduction & Ch 1. Back to Bethlehem
An introduction to the Book of Ruth, one of the Five Megillot. Chapter One: Back to Bethlehem
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Megillot I: Class 4 Esther Ch. 6 The Book of Records Ch. 7 Esther's 2nd Feast
The King's Book of Records - Haman's Downfall. What is the central element of Esther's heroism?
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Megillot I: Class 1. Esther 1 Achashverosh
For the opening to this class on the Five Megillot (Scrolls), focusing on Esther (6 sessions) and Ruth (4 sessions): An introduction to the Scrolls; Introduction to Esther; discussion of Chapter 1 of Esther (Achashverosh)
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Megillot I: Class 3. Esther 4 & 5 Responding to the 1 st Decree; Esther's 1 st Feast
Chapter 4 and 5 shed a bright light on Esther's remarkable character. In these chapters, the turnaround from mourning to joy in the book of Esther begins.
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Megillot I. Class 5 Esther Ch. 8 The 2nd Decree & Ch. 9: 1-10 Self-Defense
(Ch 8) Esther beseeches Ahasuerus to cancel Haman's decree calling for the annihilation of the Jews of the Persian Empire. Mordecai, who has become prime minister, writes a new decree empowering Jews. (Ch 9, beginning) On the 13th of Adar, the Jews of Persia successfully defend themselves agains their enemies. Haman's ten sons are hanged.
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Megillot I. Class 6. Esther ch 9:11-32 & ch 10 The Holiday of Purim & Conclusion to the Book
In this class, we conclude our learning of the book of Esther. Here, we focus on the establishment of the holiday of Purim. We consider the meaning of the holiday and of the book as a whole.
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Megillot I: Class 2 - Esther 2 & 3 Mordecai, Esther, Haman
Chapters 2 and 3 of the Book of Esther introduce us to Mordecai, Esther, and Haman. Esther is chosen as queen to replace Vashti. Mordecai reveals a plot to kill King Ahasuerus. Haman becomes vizier and decrees the extermination of the Jews in the Persian Empire.
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