Free mini e-book: Derech B’Yam on Megillah 13a
As the Daf Yomi makes its way through the first half of Mesechtas Megillah, it is learning how the Gemara understands many of the key verses in the beginning of Megillas Esther. Daf 13a analyzes important verses in the Megillah describing the interaction between Mordechai and Esther, Esther’s color and how she kept Kosher in the palace.
Derech B’Yam HaTalmud on the Daf elucidates many of the topics on Daf 13a to provide more insight into them. It discusses the statement that Esther was ירקרוקת. This term is often translated as “Green” but there is a range of opinions regarding this in the commentators. It is necessary to define the color and the impact that it had on Esther.
Did Esther’s pigment enhance or detract from her natural beauty?
The Gemara on 13a also presents a debate regarding which food(s) Esther ate while living in the palace, including one surprising statement that she ate bacon. This statement needs much clarity, which the commentators provide.
The mini e-book on Megillah 13a is available for free download on our E-books page.
Derech B’Yam HaTalmud offers a live daily Gemara B’Iyun shiur in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Eretz Yisrael, as well as written and electronic materials for independent learning and teaching.