In this session, we will be looking at the epic of Mordecai and Esther. This is a turbulent time in Israel's history as Jewish identity and purpose are debated. We will discuss how Mordecai and Esther avoided the traps of both cultural isolationism as well as cultural compromise. Some of the ideas will come from my book, 'The Girl and the Guardian' (available on Amazon). Reading it ahead of time is helpful, but not necessary.