BIBL3707N: Megillot/Book of Esther

Abstract

Outline of the course: • Introduction to the Sefer based on the approach of classical and modern mefarshim. • A look at certain chapters and events in more detail. We will study the book in the form of ‘sugyot’ so that you will be expected to read for yourselves the chapters not studied in class time. • A detailed look at specific texts of mefarshim which will be studied in depth. Later and contemporary Mefarshim • Malbim/Vilna Gaon • Rav Benny Lau/Esther-Kriah Bemegilla • *Judaica Press ( Rabbi A. Rosenberg)* • Other contemporary comments (Rav Yigal Ariel, and Prof.Gabi Cohen-‘The 5 megillot’) 5) Rav Bachrach zal