This is the Hebrew edition of A Guide for Life Through the Eyes of the Book of Esther by Mordechai Hasofer, published in Hebrew as מסרים ומדריך לחיים מתוך עיני מגילת אסתר.
The Book of Esther is not only a historical story but a treasury of spiritual wisdom and guidance for life. Drawing on Mechir Yayin, the commentary on the Megillah by Rabbi Moshe Isserles (the Rema), the author uncovers the hidden layers of the Purim story: the struggle between good and evil, the power of repentance and faith, and the victory of wisdom over material temptation.
The book has two parts: teachings based on the Rema's work, and a verse-by-verse study of the text that can serve as a study guide or be used to follow the public reading on Purim. Hardcover, 108 pages, 2025.
Mordechai Hasofer was born and raised in Australia. He has a diverse educational background, having studied at the Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne, Australia, as well as completing studies in mechanical engineering and chemistry at NSW Technical College. He was among the pioneers of HACCP food quality consulting in Australia and subsequently served as the manager of ingredients and food production for Harav Moshe Yehudah Leib Landa, ztz”l, the chief rabbi of Bnei Brak, for 25 years. In this capacity, he oversaw the setup and approval of production facilities and food ingredients for some of the largest food companies in Israel and internationally, including Coca-Cola and Strauss Ice Cream. This role required extensive collaboration with leading international kosher certification bodies. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is regularly invited to deliver lectures on kosher food production, both in Israel and internationally. He also provides consulting services to various kosher certification and information bodies, specializing in ingredient analysis and the establishment of kosher production facilities.
