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<p>Though the vast majority of commentators assume that Esther and Mordechai were not only observant Jews, but the spiritual leaders of Persian Jewry, a small minority read them less favorably.&#160; These sources suggest that the two had actually assimilated into Persian society and only reconnected to their Jewish roots after Haman's plot was hatched.&#160; Set up a debate at your Purim Seudah regarding the different portraits .&#160; What evidence is there in the text for each side?</p>
 
<p>Though the vast majority of commentators assume that Esther and Mordechai were not only observant Jews, but the spiritual leaders of Persian Jewry, a small minority read them less favorably.&#160; These sources suggest that the two had actually assimilated into Persian society and only reconnected to their Jewish roots after Haman's plot was hatched.&#160; Set up a debate at your Purim Seudah regarding the different portraits .&#160; What evidence is there in the text for each side?</p>
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Purim Table Topics

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Life in Exile

Were Mordechai & Esther Persian Jews or Jewish Persians?

Though the vast majority of commentators assume that Esther and Mordechai were not only observant Jews, but the spiritual leaders of Persian Jewry, a small minority read them less favorably.  These sources suggest that the two had actually assimilated into Persian society and only reconnected to their Jewish roots after Haman's plot was hatched.  Set up a debate at your Purim Seudah regarding the different portraits .  What evidence is there in the text for each side?