Rabbi Cosgrove: Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream (March 4, 2023)
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Purim is not simply playful, and the Megillah is not all merry. Rabbi Cosgrove uncovers the dark side of the tale of Esther and how the story has been turned around to justify violent acts. At this fraught time, we pray for a peaceful Purim.
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