Mishory Chumash Class, March 10, 2009, Ki SiSa Purim - Mordechai Mishory, Tsivya Purim: The first time King Ahasverus had insomnia was the night discussed in the Megillah. He thought that Esther and Haman were conspiring against him. Another midrash says that Queen Esther deliberately made him jealous so he would get angry at Haman. Dr. M. added that King Ahasverus thought he couldnât sleep because there was some oath he had not fulfilled. KI means when, SISA means you lift up... Keywords:13 attributes of mercy; Luzzatto; aliah; mishkan; Purim; lots; Ahasverus; Megillah; insomnia Downloads: 7