AHASUERUS KNEW HOW TO THROW A party. In fact, at 180 days long, it may have been the longest party ever.
Guests came from 127 countries, and he really went all out. According to Solomon Alkabez's Manot haLevi (1585), a commentary on the Megillah, no dish was served twice. Each cup had a different design. There was an endless supply of food and drink.
All the senses were catered to, except for hearing: Ahasuerus knew that musical tastes vary from one person to another, so in order not to annoy anyone, there was no musical accompaniment at his party.
As if this weren't enough, after that one was over he threw another party -- this time lasting for seven days -- for the …
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