"It is a matter of Torah and I need to Learn" (Brachot 62a) Shlomo's Drash is a modern liberal commentary on the Torah Portion of the week based on Talmud, Midrash and Tanach sources. It written as a personal view of a modern semi-observant Jew. No knowledge of Torah Talmud or Midrash is necessary, but you will gain some.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Hag Sameach: The Whole Megilah E- book
Hello Folks!
I had an Idea last night of something that can help both you and me
For several years I have been working on an illustrated translation of the Book of Esther, complete with Commentary from Talmud, Midrash and the two Targumim of Esther. I also included some of my own commentary interspersed through the commentary, sort of channeling Rashi. I also included some of my own watercolors of the women who make up the story of Esther.
This Esther translation was used at the Beth Emet: the Free Synagogue Retreat just before last Purim as one of our primary texts, with a lot of positive comments. It's funny sexy, and gives a view of the story as the R-rated book of Sex, Booze and Heads a'rollin the Talmudic Rabbis thought it was .
So for you blogging types, I'm going to make an offer to you. Send me an e-mail with your name and e-address. and I will send you a link to the site where you can download the E-book.
I'm building my list and wondering how many people read the blog or go to my website, so I'm gathering statistics, and when I start Publishing e-books next fall, I'll notify you directly. This information will only be used for that purpose. I'm not selling it to spammers or anyone else - its for my eyes only.
You can send your requests to shlomo@shlomosdrash.com and send a post with your name and the address you want the link sent to.
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