1. Journey of the Soul – VaYoshet HaMelech L’Esther
In this offering of the popular Chasidic Heritage Series, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, founder of Chabad, outlines the struggle of the G-dly soul of man as it fights against the materialistic elements of life, drawing upon the sublime secrets contained in the story of Queen Esther.
Translated to English by Rabbi Ari Sollish, this volume includes introductory remarks, footnotes, and a biography, making this work perfect for either group or individual study.
The fascinating story of Mordechai and Esther and their triumph over the treacherous Haman, based on the Megillah, Talmud and Midrash.
Authored by Rabbi Dr. Nissan Mindel, this short book includes the laws of the Fast of Esther, Purim and Shushan Purim and illustratorations by Nota Kashowsky.
An Hebrew anthology of insights on the Megillah selected from the talks and writings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and published by Heichal Menachem.
This 304-page handsomely bound gift edition, contains the Megillah with Rashi’s commentary as well as a collection of Chabad customs related to the month of Adar and Purim – an addition to the Otzar Minhagei Chabad series.
4. Shaarei Hamoadim – Purim 2 vol. set
An impressive presentation of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s knowledge and insight on the festivals, drawn from talks and discourses as well as public and personal correspondence and published by Heichal Menachem.
Organized by festival themes with a table of sources, these two handsome volumes develop the actions and attitudes related to the increase of joy in the month of Adar, Themes include Purim Koton, and continuous celebration, the unlimited spirituality “beyond knowledge.”
5. Vedibarta Bam – Megilas Esther
Vedibarta Bam Megillat Esther, compiled by Crown Heights Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky, enhances the story of Purim with Rabbinic and Chassidic insights.
The question and answer format of the Vedibarta Bam series, including this 222-page volume, makes it ideal for both students and teachers to enjoy alike.
6. Lehodos U’Lehalel – BeDinei Chanukah U’Purim
Expositions on matters of Chanukah and Purim, particularly analyzing the words of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi in his Siddur, and the laws of the V’Al Hanissim prayer.
Presented in a short question and answer format, this book by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm of OnlineSmicha.com includes questions and answers for review of major Halachic sources of the above.
7. Sefer Hamaamorim Moadim – Purim
Anthology of all the Chassidic discourses related to Purim delivered by the Rebbe. The book consists of 50 discourses, seven of which were edited by the Rebbe, and is organized by the order of the verses in Scripture which the discourses expound, followed by those on Talmud and Midrash.
A detailed Table of Contents featuring the topics discussed is ideal for perusal and revision of the discourses.
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