Esther conceals her identity

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  1. Presentation of Mordekhai and Esther in Chapter 2

    Chapter 2

    Prof. Jonathan Grossman

    The midrash links the expositions introducing Mordekhai and Moshe, and Shaul and David. The text demonstrates that Mordekhai was chosen by God to save Am Yisreal. This article discusses the reason Esther is told to hide her identity, and whether Esther wanted to become queen.

  2. Mordechai and Esther

    Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein | Hour and 8 minutes

    What makes Purim a special yom tov and why is it a day of festivity and celebration? Why is Purim unique as opposed to other days of Jewish salvation? Why is the megilla called Megillat Esther and not Megillat Mordechai? A close examination of the Purim story within its historical context provides answers to these questions, by understanding Purim as a celebration of the renewal of the covenant between Israel and God.