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What Does The Law Of Yibum Have To Do With Haman? (Part 1 of 2)

Purim: How Thin Is The Line Between Esther And Haman?

How do we come to grips with a command to utterly destroy Amalek? How thin is the line between the great heroism of Esther and the great evil of Haman? The two may not be as far apart as they might seem. Check it out – and please feel free to write back with feedback!

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