Episode Synopsis "Purim-Who can drink that much anyway?"

The Gemara says that one is supposed to drink until he doesn't know the difference between blessed Mordechai and cursed Haman. That's seems like a crazy amount of alcohol and completely contrary to Jewish values. Additionally, what benefit is there is mixing up Mordechai and Haman? Listen in to hear an alternate explanation!

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