Valley Beit Midrash

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Marc Gitler

Please note event times are listed in MST. 

ABOUT THE EVENT:

In this class we'll explore the deeper layers of the Purim story that often go unnoticed. Together, we’ll look beyond the costumes, noise, and celebration to uncover subtle themes woven into the Megillah—hidden miracles, quiet acts of courage, and the power of human choice when God seems absent. Through close reading and reflection, this class will reveal how Purim speaks not only to ancient Persia, but to our own lives, offering timeless insights about resilience, faith, and finding meaning beneath the surface.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Marc Gitler serves as the Senior Jewish Education at Valley Beit Midrash and is the visiting Rabbi of Aish SanDiego. A recipient of the Wexner Fellowship, he was ordained at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. The founder of Fast for Feast, he lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife Sarah and their four children.