Would you like to see Achashverosh on his throne, the layout of his palace in Shushan and range of his riches? Weaving ancient Greek sources, archaeological discoveries and rabbinic sources, this tour reveals the Persian politics behind the Purim story and will give you original insights into the intrigue and excesses related in the Megillah of Esther. You will never look at Purim in the same way again. Rabbi Zarum has decades of experience as a museum guide. His research, style and enthusiasm are sure to make this an unforgettable experience.

Rabbi Dr. Zarum is Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS). He has a doctorate in Theoretical Physics, a Masters’ in Education, and is a graduate of the Mandel Leadership School in Jerusalem. Raphael is a sought-after lecturer with wildly innovative and meaningful readings of Torah, Midrash, Talmud and the Jewish festivals that reference modern literature, cinema and culture.

CSP Partners: Beth Israel (San Diego, CA), Congregation Beth Shalom (Seattle, WA), Congregation B’nai Tzedek (Fountain Valley, CA), Congregation B’nai Israel (Tustin, CA), Temple Bat Yahm (Newport Beach, CA), Temple Beth El of South Orange County (Aliso Viejo, CA), Temple Beth Emet (Anaheim, CA), Temple Beth Ohr (La Mirada, CA), Temple Beth Tikvah (Fullerton, CA), Temple Beth Shalom (Needham, MA), Temple Beth Sholom (Santa Ana, CA), Town & Village Synagogue (NYC, NY) & Valley Beth Shalom (Encino, CA)

To learn about upcoming events this month, visit www.occsp.net.  To view past CSP events, check out our YouTube channel and enjoy many sessions at your leisure.