Gemara parodies, invented Piyyutim and why Purim is the most important day of the year

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February 26 2015
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Venue: Yeshivat Hakotel Yeshivat Hakotel

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Purim 

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A short overview of various forms of Purim humour, from the time of the Gemara until today. The final 8 minutes of the Shiur are about why Purim humour is maybe the best gauge of personal and religious growth.

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