Talmud Tisch - Intermediate TalmudMasechet Megillah Daf/Page - 16a - Class # 47π ππ ππππ π ππππThis Episode opens with a re-examination of the King's Stroll-in-the-Garden. This serves to further clarify the general intent of the Sages in their expositions of these verses, and better appreciate the flow of their teachings. Reviewing the Monarch's successive [outdoor and indoor] jaded assessment of things is about more that simply setting the stage for the next act. Revisiting the scene allows us a deeply revealing look into the mechanics of Miracles and provides us insightful perspective on the nature of Angelic appearances. Having completed playing her role for "such a time" Queen Estherβs Victory is brought to fruition by an unexpected actor who preforms a great service for the Jewish people. Switching Loyalties at the last moment, an unlikely Man of the Hour emerges from the shadows to seal the fate of the Genocidal Purim Villain. In poetic-Purim turnabout, Haman is now Hung on the very same Gallows he had prepared for Mordechai.In analysis of the aftermath, many interesting details come to light. And as Angersβ Abate, a remedial sense of calm is now restored to the Kingdomβs of both Heaven and Earth. This all leaves us with many important lessons about life and higher purpose! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan