The events described in the Megilla come alive by utilizing information gleaned from the historical record and current socio-political events. The presentation adds historical information to the traditional understanding of Purim as taught from the classic textual and Halachic sources. By utilizing archeological artifacts and providing a timeline of the Persian/Iranian dynasties from Ahasuerus through Ahmadinijad, your Talmidim’s understanding of – and connection to – Purim is greatly enhanced.