In just a few weeks, costumes and megillah readings will fill our communities as we celebrate Purim. While you're breaking out the noisemakers, we hope you also take a peek at the Purim-related texts in the Sefaria Library and at the many user-created Sheets in Voices on Sefaria.

Below you'll find a selection of resources to get you started, and there's plenty more where they came from — all ready to bring depth, context, and creativity to your holiday experience.

Esther Rabbah: This two-part midrash on the Megillah, offering verse-by-verse interpretation alongside an expanded retelling of the Purim story, is available in both Hebrew and English.
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Torah Temimah on Esther [Hebrew]: Rabbi Barukh HaLevi Epstein's 19th-century commentary gathers passages from the Talmud and midrash related to each verse of the scroll of Esther, with concise explanations.
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Babylonian Talmud, Megillah 11a–16b: This section of the Babylonian Talmud includes rabbinic commentary on the book of Esther. Related writings by renowned 11th century French commentator Rashi are available in English, as is the compilation of medieval commentaries known as the Tosafot.
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Joy, Gifts, Scrolls, and More: The Many Customs of Purim: This Sheet Collection dives into a wealth of Purim traditions, such as giving gifts to those in need and eating triangular cookies. Learn more about their origins, development, and contemporary practice!
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Purim on Sefaria: Resources for Learning
Whether you're teaching a class or hosting a masquerade study session for friends, this curated Sheet Collection spans a range of ages and settings. Check it out to find learning materials on an array of themes, from masks to the four mitzvot of Purim.
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Looking for something extra playful? Try the emoji megillah. And don't forget to use the built-in grogger when using the Sefaria Library App to follow along with a Megillah reading! Just turn up your device's volume and shake it to make some noise.

Wishing you a joyous Purim!

P.S. Want even more Purim fun? Take a look at some holiday-themed Topic pages! Get started with #Purim, #Joy, and #Esther to discover additional connections across the library.

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