Fwd: Purim Sameach from the Virtual Beit Midrash

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From: Yeshivat Har Etzion <office@etzion.org.il>
Date: Tue, Mar 19, 2019, 4:38 AM
Subject: Purim Sameach from the Virtual Beit Midrash
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If you can't see this email view our newsletter online.   Adar Bet 5779 / March 2019 Dedicated in memory of Staff Sgt. Gal Keidan and Rav Achiad Ettinger HY"D. May HaKadosh Barukh Hu have mercy upon His people and upon His land. The Challenge of Amalek by Harav Mosheh Lichtenstein  What does the Torah's attitude towards Amalek, Ammon and Moav teach us about the darkness that lurks in the hearts of men? Read more       The Obligation of Women in Megilla Reading By Harav Baruch Gigi Are women obligated to read or to hear the megilla? Why is this not considered a regular time-bound positive mitzva? Can women read for men? Is there a difference between the reading at night and during the day? Read More   Is Purim a Yom Tov? An Analysis of Simchat Purim By Rav David Brofsky A close look at the Megilla reveals that the nature and content of this new holiday appears to have evolved from one form of a Yom Tov to another. In this shiur, we will trace the evolution of Purim as a Yom Tov and attempt to understand the unique nature of Simchat Purim.  Read More   CLICK HERE FOR OUR PURIM ARCHIVES! If you have gained from The VBM, which is the product of decades of effort on the part of our devoted staff, please consider joining the ranks of kol nediv lev, "all the generous of heart" (Shemot 35:22), who support the program. Your donation makes another exciting year of Torah possible. Have you been wondering why you aren't receiving shiurim this year? Only registrants via the website are continuing to receive our material... Questions? Contact Us

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