Purim as a Paradigm - The Purim that almost wasn't.  Mordichai and Esther sent out letters to the Jewsih people to proclaim the holiday of Purim,  there was quite a debate between the Rabbis of the Talumud as to if a new holiday could be added to our observance.  The number of readings of the Megillah is also discussed as well as the minhag of drinking on Purim.  Is there a mitzvah to get drunk?

Listen to the Arutz7 Interview with Yishai Fletcher:  A7 Purim Interview

Download the complete Audio Shiur: Purim as a Paradigm.mp3

Get the Source Sheet for the Shiur: Purim Source Sheet