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Close out the series with Part 4—where the Purim story doesn’t just “end with Haman”, but turns into a deeper lesson about preparation, dates, self-defense, Jewish unity, and what Purim is really celebrating. In this final class on Megillat Esther, we walk through the end of the Megillah alongside key insights from Chazal: the king’s paranoia, Haman’s downfall, what actually saved the Jews, why th...

In Part 3 of 4 of our Megillat Esther series, we reach one of the most dramatic turning points in the Purim story: Haman’s genocidal decree goes out across the empire, Mordechai’s public mourning shakes the streets, and Esther is called upon to risk her life by approaching the king uninvited. We explore: The terrifying language of the decree—young and old, children and women—and how Haman “incenti...

In this session, we continue our deep dive into Megillat Esther, exploring the darker realities behind the “beauty pageant,” the introduction of Mordechai and Esther, and the political events that set the stage for the Purim miracle. Along the way, we bring key Talmud insights and classic commentaries to uncover the deeper meaning behind the story. What we cover The “pageant” in Chapter 2—and how...

In this first class of our 4-part series leading up to Purim, we begin exploring Megillat Esther through the lens of the Gemara (Masechet Megillah)—where Chazal unpack the story with depth, drama, and meaning. Part 1 sets the historical stage, introduces Achashverosh’s world, and explains a foundational idea: the Megillah was written under Persian rule, so its messages often come through hints and...

101. Berachot 32A | Moshe’s Prayer & Defending Am Yisrael - Is it ok to "Argue" with God in Prayer? In this powerful shiur on Berachot 32a, we explore one of the most stunning models of tefillah in the entire Gemara: Moshe Rabbeinu’s prayer after the sin of the Golden Calf. Moshe doesn’t just “ask” Hashem for mercy — he pushes, pleads, argues, and defends Am Yisrael like the greatest...

Tehillim: Quality vs Quantity for the refuah shelema of Binyamin ben Zilpa Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Pesach Haggadah: Begin with Shame and End with Praise Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Va'era 2023 10 Plagues in Mitzrayim - The first seven of 10 plagues are covered.  Freedom of Will  Names of Hashem  Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Shemot 2023 Change Takes Time Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Shemot 2024 - Torah The Beginnings of the Exodus Story Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Torah Parashat Shofetim 2023   Law & Order  Honesty & Integrity  Pursue Righteousness  Kings Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Re'eh 2023 Living within Your Means Kosher and Self-Discipline Charity  Refreshing Your Soul Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Torah Parashat Ekev 2023  Count Your Blessings  Remembering our Humble Past It's All for Our Own Best Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Matot Masei 2023 Laws of Vows and Oaths The Return of Bilaam Reuven's and Gad's Request Naming the Chapters of our Journeys Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Torah Parashat Pinchas 2023  Pinchas's Response & Reward  Zelophchad's Daughters and their claim  Moshe's Final Request  Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Shelach 2023 - The Spies and the Nation's Response Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

The Story of Ruth A Story of Kindness and Loyalty - Shavuot Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Acharei Mot Kedoshim 2023 Yom Kippur Service Verbal Confession Love Others as You Love Yourself Techniques of Eliminating Bad Habits Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Tazria Metzora 2021 Overview  Tzara'at Screen sharing available on the Youtube page Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Shemini 2023 overview Aaron's Sons, Nadav & Avihu The Laws of Kosher Screen sharing available on the Youtube page Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Vayikra overview. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Vayakhel Pekudei overview.   Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Week 4 of the Megillat Esther Series, as part of the SBM Ladies Program The entire series playlist is saved on YouTube and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlVtEqmIBUogYVG6kU5htGYMJwK97cx2c Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Ki Tisa overview.  The full video with screensharing can be found on the YouTube channel. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah 

Parashat Tetzaveh overview.  The full video with screensharing can be found on the YouTube channel. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and the YouTube channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@adamstorah