Gemara:

Megillah 

Halacha:

Purim 

References: Megilla: 4A ,  Megilla: 14A ,  Megilla: 2B  

Description

Megilla reading is introduced to us by Chazal in three ways: as a laining of events, as a form of prayer and as a substitute of Hallel. Does it matter/who cares? 6 ramifications regarding this question that can impact how you hear/read the Megilla. לע"נ אבי מורי ביום הסתלקותו מעלמא הדין צבי מאיר בן משה יהונתן ז"ל לחיי העולם הבא/In memory of my father Harry Grunstein z"l