Understanding the Rema

We can now understand the depth of the custom codified by the Rema. There is a profound connection between the recitation of divrei Torah and seudas Purim. We need to engage in the study of Torah prior to enjoying the seudah on Purim because the yeshuah came about only because of the divrei Torah that were repeated at the seudah! Our Purim seudah is a commemoration of this fact, and therefore must begin with divrei Torah! (R’ Doniel Glatstein)