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Purim an introduction......
By Naftali Silberberg - with our sincere thanks to www.chabad.org

A Fateful Party

It all began in Ancient Persia in the 4th century BCE. The Holy Temple that had stood in Jerusalem was destroyed more than 50 years earlier, and the Jews were subjects of the mighty Persian empire which extended over 127 lands.

Three years after King Ahasuerus ascended the Persian throne, when he felt secure in his new position, he celebrated by throwing a grand 180 day-long party for all his subjects. Following this extravagant gala, Ahasuerus hosted a smaller week-long party for the residents of the capital city of Shushan. In the palace's women's quarters, Ahasuerus' wife, Queen Vashti, hosted her own party for the Shushanite womenfolk.

On the seventh day of this party, Ahasuerus' heart "was merry with wine," and he commanded his wife Vashti to appear before all the partying men—he wanted to show them all her exquisite beauty. Vashti balked at this request, and at the advice of his advisor Memuchan, Ahasuerus ordered Vashti's execution................(continues)

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Radio Jcom's Andrew Ullmann is dancing for charity!

Andrew is learning to dance Ceroc (a bit like modern jive) with a team of boys and girls from our community.

They will take part in a special grand finale at the Grammar School at Leeds on Sunday 14th March.

It's in aid of Haven Breast Cancer care; The Zone; Donisthorpe Hall; The Leeds Jewish Welfare Board and the British Israel Chamber of Commerce who are organising the event.

Have a look at the special website at www.dancing-strictly.co.uk and follow Andrew's progress

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