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	Chapter 10: The Writings Division
		In a word, Ezra devoted this Megillot section of the Old Testament canon to the teaching of the women of Israel, and it is about feminine attributes or virtues.
		To show their importance, Ezra gave the women of the capital city (Jerusalem and the Temple) these 5 special books of instruction, and these 5 books ought to be studied especially by women today in the manner that Ezra intended for the noble ladies of Jerusalem in his time.
		As far as the Megillot were concerned, however, these 5 books were intended simply to be read to the assembled women (and others) on the 5 festival periods that Ezra assigned.
	www.askelm.com /restoring/res011.htm (2417 words)

	The Five Scrolls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		But certain communities adopted the custom of the Vilna Gaon to recite blessings before the other four megillot (besides Esther) as well.
		As indicated above, however, only two of the megillot are traditionally read in all Jewish communities, namely: Esther on Purim and Lamentations on the Ninth of Av.
		The practice to read the other three books on the Three Pilgrimage Festivals is widespread but by no means universal: To read them is a venerable custom among Ashkenazic Jews, but many Sephardic Jews do not associate the three books with the three festivals.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Five_Scrolls (693 words)

	Mail-Jewish Volume 38 Number 95
		I suspect that the aim of the overall system is christological: the final verses of Malachi, which refer to the coming of Elijah the prophet before the "great day of the Lord" come at the very end, immediately before the opening chapter of Matthew, with John the Baptist and guess-who.
		In Hasidic batei midrash to this day, the megillot of the three regalim are often read quietly and quickly by each person from his own Humash (in the same way they often do the haftarah).
		In Israel, and specifically Yerushalayim, the custom of reading the other megillot (in some places including Eikha!) from a scroll with a brakha, is attributed to the "Perushim"-- the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna who established the Ashkenazic customs in Jerusalem.
	www.ottmall.com /mj_ht_arch/v38/mj_v38i95.html (2159 words)

	Ktavtam.com - Sefarin, Tefillin and Mezuzot
		The five Megillot (scrolls) include Song of Songs, read on Passover, Ecclesiastes, on Succot, Lamentations, on the ninth of Av, the Book of Ruth, on Shavuot and the Book of Esther, on Purim.
		It is a tradition to read the first four Megillot listed above from a parchment scroll and a requirement for the Book of Esther.
		Megillot come in different sizes, scripts and price ranges.
	www.ktavtam.com /stam/megillot/megillot.html (131 words)

	Megillah
		They are five relatively short biblical books that are grouped together and known collectively in the Jewish tradition as "The Five Scrolls" (Hebrew: Hamesh Megillot or Chamesh Megillos).
		All five of these megillot ("scrolls") are traditionally read publicly in the synagogue over the course of the year in many Jewish communities.
		The practice to read the other three books on the Three Pilgrimage Festivals is widespread but by no means universal: To read them is a venerable custom among Ashkenazi Jews, but many Sephardic Jews do not associate the three books with the three festivals.
	www.judaic.com /judaism/megillah.html (794 words)

	Mail-Jewish Volume 38 Number 79
		I explained to her that the grouping of the so-called megillot in most modern Bibles presupposes their liturgical use, the order reflecting the order of the calendar, beginning with Pesach (Song, Ruth, Lamentations, Qohelet, Esther).
		Not only are the five megillot split up, but also (as one would expect) only Esther is explicitly referred to as a megilla.
		When I asked a learned colleague about the matter, he said that while the term "chamesh megillot" might be found in a few medieval works (very few, according to a search of the Bar-Ilan CD), it was basically a modern usage, as far as he knew.
	www.ottmall.com /mj_ht_arch/v38/mj_v38i79.html (1820 words)

	Megillat Esther, Ruth, Eichah, Kohelet, Shir HaShirim, all the Sifrei Nach and Megillah Cases at HaSOFER.com
		The value of the k'tav is calculated on a standard of each column of the megillah having 42-lines of average size writing.
		The klaf element of the cost depends upon the quality of the parchment and the amount used in writing the megillah.
		Due to the many options available in the writing of megillot and Sifrei Nach HaSOFER only carries the most popular Megillat Esther all the time.
	www.hasofer.com /page.pl?p=megillot (573 words)

	Megillat Esther (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Megillot come in various formats, from a tiny scroll 11 lines high, to a large scroll of 42 lines.
		The scroll has a special and beautiful layout, designed by Mordechai Pinchas, a sofer working in the UK.
		The other Megillot used in the liturgy (Eicha, Kohelet, Shir ha'Shirim, and Ruth) are usually read from printed books.
	www.geniza.net /ritual/esther.shtml (317 words)

	Sofer STaM of Los Angeles. Scribe, Torah Restoration, Sales of Torahs, Megillahs, Tefillin and Mezuzos.
		We also inspect, repair, and restore old Megillot.
		Megillot (scrolls) of varying quality and beauty are available, some with illustrations and crowns in them, and some with the word "Ha-Melech" (The King) at the beginning of each column.
		Traditionally, the Megillah is written with 11, 21 or 28 rows per column.
	www.sofersieger.com /megillahs.htm (356 words)

	MyJewishLearning.com - Texts: Midrash Rabbah
		This name is actually a misnomer, as this group of texts comprises ten unrelated collections, compiled over the course of eight or more centuries.
		Each volume comments on one of the five books of the Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) or of the five Megillot (Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther).
		Whatever its origin, the term "Rabbah" later came to be applied to the largest collections of aggadic midrash on each of the five books of the Torah and the five Megillot.
	www.myjewishlearning.com /texts/Midrash/MidrashAggadah/TheRabbahs.htm (1779 words)

	Ktavtam - Megillot
		Ktav Tam produces the highest quality, hand-written Megillot on parchment.
		Megillah cases made from olive wood are also available.
		For further information on commissioning any one or all of these Megillot, please contact the scribe.
	www.ktavtam.com /megillot.html (145 words)

	Megillat Esther and Megillah Cases at HaSOFER.com
		Of course the weeks just before Purim are our busiest for supplying megillot Esther and our stock of available megillah sizes and k'tav changes constantly at this time.
		11-, 21-, 28- and 42-line Megillot Esther are generally available in standard heights of 24 cm (9½"), 30 cm (12") and 38 cm (15").
		Almost all of our megillot are HaMelech style.
	www.hasofer.com /page.pl?p=esther (277 words)

	megillah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This last difference has meant that Sofrim have had a vehicle for artistic expression over the centuries and many beautiful manuscripts (such as those throughout this page and pictured below) have been produced.
		I am not sure where I stand on illustrating megillot and my first was not illustrated.
		Since this has been my most major work to date as a sofer (correcting Sifrey Torah notwithstanding), I I kept a pictorial history of the process.
	www.bayit02.freeserve.co.uk /html/megillah.html (555 words)

	Book of the Week
		The Women's Haftarah Commentary: New Insights from Women Rabbis on the 54 Weekly Haftarah Portions, the 5 Megillot and Special Shabbatot
		The Haftarah is a potent tool for understanding the values, ethics, and moral lessons contained in the Torah readings.
		Based on readings that are rich in imagery—some poetic, some narrative, some dark and brooding—their commentaries include surprising insights on the stories of Deborah and Yael, David and Goliath, David and Bathsheva, and the witch of Endor, among many others.
	www.jew-feminist-resources.com /b_week.html (485 words)

	Purim on Virtual Jerusalem
		Since the Scroll of Esther is the only Biblical book not containing the name of God, the halachic restrictions about creating such a scroll are relaxed.
		This led to craftsmen and artisans (as opposed to scribes) making megillot, with breathtaking results.
		Here we show you some examples of the artwork that developed over the centuries.
	www.virtualjerusalem.com /jewish_holidays/purim/gallery.htm (209 words)

	S.C.J. FAQ: Section 3.29. Torah: What are the Midrashim on the Five Megillot (aka The So-Called Rabbot)?
		Torah: What are the Midrashim on the Five Megillot (aka The So-Called Rabbot)?
		What are the Midrashim on the Five Megillot (aka The So-Called Rabbot)?
		If you would like to be part of the group to which the maintainer directs questions, please drop a note to the FAQ maintainer at maintainer@scjfaq.org.
	www.shamash.org /lists/scj-faq/HTML/faq/03-29.html (256 words)

	Penticon Technologies
		TealDoc is a document reader that supports link buttons which allow jumping to another spot in the document (Doc), or even in another Doc file.
		These features are used in the Birkat HaMazon and in the Megillot.
		The Megillot doc files are in Hebrew with English translation.
	www.penticon.com /moadon.html (1571 words)

	Ohr Somayach :: Purim :: The Klonymous Chronicles
		I came to a section where there were old Megillot Esther (Scrolls of Esther).
		The letters on the parchments were expertly written and some had detailed colorful illustrations.
		Again there were religious scrolls and manuscripts including mezuzot and megillot.
	ohr.edu /yhiy/article.php/1569 (1804 words)

	VBM Torah Studies
		In addition to the Midrash Rabba on the Five Books of the Torah, the Sages also compiled midrashim on each of the five Megillot.
		The introduction to Megillat Eikha is much longer than that of the other megillot (34 chapters); the enormity of the tragic destruction and the complete national collapse apparently demanded greater study and analysis.
		The question, "Why did it happen," with regard to Megillat Eikha, is a complicated one and requires extensive elaboration.
	www.vbm-torah.org /3weeks/av63mt.htm (2052 words)

	MRT Cantor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Musically speaking, this holiday is distinguished by the special trope used to chant the Megillah.
		Megillat Esther is one of the five scrolls or megillot included in the latter third of the Bible.
		Of the five megillot, Esther and Lamentations each has its own system of trope or cantillation.
	www.monmouth.com /~mrt/cantor/02.02.html (261 words)

	Chanting Torah Haftarah: TropeTrainer(tm) software Hebrew Prayer
		from Kinnor Software is the best way to get the lessons and exercises, readings and blessings that enhance and accelerate the learning process of chanting Torah, Haftarah and Megillot.
		Follow along word by word on the screen while the software chants the selected portion.
		This fee will be deducted from your order when the order is completed.
	www.kinnor.com (418 words)

	JRF - Aytz Hayim We Discussion List (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Aytz Hayim We is an adult learning initiative from the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation that puts text study at the center of Reconstructionist adult Jewish education.
		It concentrates initially on study of the Five Megillot -- the books of Ruth, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Lamentations, and the Song of Songs.
		The curriculum guides are accessible to different levels of learners and can be used in a variety of adult Jewish educational settings, including Hillels, senior centers, and Jewish organizations, though originally intended for use in congregations and havurot.
	www.jrf.org /disc-aytztalk.html (270 words)

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		Andrea Weiss This is part two of the year-long course, “Torah, Haftarah, and Megillot: A Survey of the Tanakh.” Part two covers the literary prophets (Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Second Isaiah) and five Megillot.
		BIB 412 — MEGILLOT (1.5 cr.) Quad 4 Dr.
		David Marcus We will survey the five Megillot and Jonah, all of which are read in the course of the Jewish liturgical year.
	www.huc.edu /courses/2006/NY/spring/NYSpring2006.doc (4414 words)

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		This is part two of the year-long course, "Torah, Haftarah, and Megillot: A Survey of the Tanakh." Part two covers the literary prophets (Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Second Isaiah) and five Megillot.
		This course will provide an introduction to the study of the Tanakh, with an emphasis on gaining the skills needed to closely read biblical narrative and biblical poetry.
		We will survey the five Megillot and Jonah, all of which are read in the course of the Jewish liturgical year.
	www.huc.edu /courses/06/spring/NY (3992 words)

	Trope Trainer Deluxe (Includes 5 Megillot) - bar mitzvah bat mitzvah hebrew bible reading trainer
		Chanting Torah, Haftarah or Megillot is a great challenge for both Bar Mitzvah student and adults learning cantillation.
		TropeTrainer software is a revolutionary new program that accelerates learning Torah and Haftarah chanting and makes learning fun and easy.
		If you frequent Jewish websites, I am sure that you have come across the name “Trope Trainer” before.
	www.jewishsoftware.com /products/Trope_Trainer_Deluxe_Includes_5_Megillot_702.asp (1849 words)

	Soferim available (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Commission Binyamin to write mezuzot, tefillin, megillot, sifrei Torah, and illuminated manuscripts
		Commission Doron to write sifrei Torah, tefillin, mezuzot, megillot
		Commission Yossi to write mezuzot, megillot or sifrei Torah
	www.torahscribe.com /soferim.html (54 words)

	Books International - Megillat Ester (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		A work of art filled with charm, vivid color and meticulous detail that characterize the work of the renowned artist Enya Keshet.
		Also a numbered deluxe edition available (Item No. 21137).
		Overviews of Five Megillot (ArtScroll Tanach Series) (Vechnost i sueta)
	www.booksinternational.com /megs.cfm (84 words)

	Trope Trainer - Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah world's best tutor
		includes all Torah portions and Haftarot, plus all five Megillot (Esther, Eichah/Lamentations, Ruth, Kohelet/Ecclesiastes and Shir Hashirim/Song of Songs.)
		TropeTrainer™ software is a revolutionary new program from Kinnor Software that accelerates learning Torah and Haftarah chanting and makes learning fun and easy.
		Requires a PC or compatible (120 MHz Pentium or higher), a VGA or SVGA display or better, 32MB (or more) RAM, a sound card and speakers.
	www.hebrewworld.com /TropeTrainer.html (428 words)

	Trope Trainer
		Deluxe Edition: Includes all Shabbat and Holiday Torah portions and Haftarot, and the 5 Megillot (Esther, Eichah/Lamentations, Ruth, Kohelet/Ecclesiastes and Shir Hashirim/Song of Songs)
		Megillah Edition: Includes all 5 Megillot (Esther, Eichah/Lamentations, Ruth, Kohelet/Ecclesiastes and Shir Hashirim/Song of Songs)
		Trope Trainer allows you to study at your own pace, with features customized to suit your proficiency in chanting!
	www.davka.com /cgi-bin/product.cgi?product=301 (462 words)

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