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MEGILAH 21
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MEGILAH 21 (29 Teves) - Dedicated in memory of Jeri (Gittel) Turkel who passed away on 29 Teves, by her husband Eli Turkel in honor of her Yahrzeit. The memory of Jeri's vibrant energy, her fervent prayers and her thirst for learning are cherished by all who knew her.

SUMMARY

1. There is a dispute about whether the Korban Pesach may be eaten throughout the entire first night of Pesach.
 
2. The Mishnah discusses the days on which the Torah is read.
 
3. Until the days of Raban Gamliel, people learned Torah while standing.
 
4. The Gemara says that we recite three blessings before reading the Megilah.
 
5. The Gemara says that we recite one blessing after reading the Megilah.

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1. Rebbi Akiva: It may be eaten the entire night. Rebbi Elazar ben Azaryah: It may be eaten only until Chatzos (Halachic midnight).
 
2. For example, the Mishnah says that on Monday, Thursday, and Shabbos afternoon, there are three Aliyos, no more and no less.
 
3. Some say that even before Raban Gamliel, it was deemed appropriate to learn new things standing and to review them sitting down.
 
4. The three blessings are: Al Mikra Megilah, she'Asah Nisim, and Shehecheyanu.
 
5. The blessing, "Ha'Rav Es Rivenu," concludes with the blessing, "Ha'Nifra Yisrael mi'Kol Tzarehem, ha'Kel ha'Moshi'a."

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