Megillat Esther - Book of Esther - Available in Hebrew, English, and Hebrew/English. Perfect for following along with the Purim reading.

Chefallen, Megillat Esther (1), CC BY-SA 3.0

Megillat Esther - Purim Edition! (Emoji Esther) - The entire Book of Esther with emojis replacing a variety of Hebrew words throughout the text. Great for projecting on a screen for a public reading or fun to follow along with on your own device. The Emoji Esther can also be used to discuss how a translation, or in this case, an emoji translation, is also a commentary. What does the choice of emoji say about the translator's interpretation of the text?

Mishnah Megillah - Masechet Megillah discusses the possible dates to celebrate Purim, rules for reading the Megillah, and much more.

Mishneh Torah, Scroll of Esther and Hanukkah - The first two chapters of Rambam's Mishneh Torah, Scroll of Esther and Hanukkah, delineate the laws for reading the Megillah and celebrating Purim.

The Four Key Purim Mitzvot - Study texts and identify the mitzvot.

From the collection of the National Library of Israel

Playing Dress Up: Purim Style - The role of clothing in the Purim story and why we dress up on Purim.

https://pixy.org/839411/ CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Receiving the Torah, Accepting the Torah: The Thousand-Year Gap? - When was the Torah accepted the second time and why wasn't the first time enough?

Moses on Mount Sinai, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Public Domain

Parshat Zachor and Purim: Remember to Forget - Review the texts in preparation for studying with students.

Philip De Vere, The Phillip Medhurst Picture Torah 416. Joshua fighting Amalek. Exodus 1710&12. after Rubens, CC BY-SA 3.0

Purim and the Mitzvah of Tzedakah - A study of the mitzvah of matanot l'evyonim, gifts to the poor, that are given on Purim. Also includes a lovely explanation of tzedakah by Rabbi Sacks.

Tzedakah box by Ardis Zarem. Photograph by Rachel Buckman