Are women obligated to read or to hear the megilla? Why is this not considered a regular time-bound positive mitzva? Can women read for men? Is there a difference between the reading at night and during the day?
A close look at the Megilla reveals that the nature and content of this new holiday appears to have evolved from one form of a Yom Tov to another. In this shiur, we will trace the evolution of Purim as a Yom Tov and attempt to understand the unique nature of Simchat Purim.
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