The Greatest Mystery of the Megilla

Posted by Michael Hattin on February 24, 2015
Topics: Esther, Purim

In a lecture held at Pardes Jerusalem, Michael Hattin discusses and attempts to unravel the Greatest Mystery of the Megilla – the absence of God’s name.

About Michael Hattin

Michael teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. He holds a professional degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto and rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He teaches Chumash and Prophets as well as Halakha at the Pardes Institute. You can find books written by Michael by clicking here For many years Michael authored the weekly online publications Introduction to Parasha and Lessons on Prophets for the Virtual Beit Midrash of Yeshivat Har Etzion, reaching a combined readership of several thousand. Click here to read more.

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