The Yidden (of Shushan) deserved to die simply for enjoying Achashvairosh’s feast [that may actually have been Kosher]. How can this be justified? 1) Eating Not Kosher? 2) Celebrating the death of the rebuilding dream as 70 years had passed? Page 170-1.

The question isn’t why we deserved to die, the question is how did we survive. The answer is Of course a divine miracle, which we can throw off if we choose to. This is what happened then in Shushan, they went to and enjoyed the feast of Achashvairosh. Page 171.

The Yidden threw off the divine protection, by insisting that they could achieve protection through natural means, by being endeared to the non-Jews at that time. And thus they opened themselves up to accidents and Tzuros. Page 171-2.

The Lesson from this Sicha, is to act as is the true nature of a Jew. What matters most is ruchniyus. Page 175-6.

Introduction: Why we have 3 Avos: Torah is balance. No polarity as is usually the case in man-made systems of law.

All the aspects of Chesed in Yitzchok’s life must mean that he had a real association with that Mida also. page 103-4.

Bitul that precedes Ahava makes the love (and joy) that follows infinite. Page 105-6.

The Yirah of Yitzchok creates the framework for the infinite joy, laughter etc. Page 106-7.

G-dly Gevuros are kinder than kindness! Page 108.