For the greater good: The sacrifices made by Esther and other women for the Jewish people - opinion
Esther secured her place in history, joining a long, celebrated line of women who give of themselves selflessly for the good ...
Purim then and now: Israel's fight against modern-day Haman - editorial
From ancient Persia to today, the Jewish people have faced enemies seeking their destruction—but like in the Purim story, ...
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When Is Purim? All About the Festive Jewish Holiday, Its Meaning and How To Celebrate
Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with ...
Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some ...
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When Queen Esther and Rembrandt Took Amsterdam by Storm
The Bible’s Queen Esther was one of the defining Dutch divas of the 17th century and muse to some of Amsterdam’s greatest ...
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The Miracle of Purim: Human Heroes and Hybrid Identities
According to the Sages, it was Esther who asked the Jewish community to write the Megillah, so that they would remember her: ...
Antisemitism is growing worse on the left. And on the right.
Unfortunately, too many conservatives and Republicans are making the mistake that partisans on the left used to make and ...
Purim: Asking without logic
Queen Esther arrived at the king’s palace at a time when most of the Jewish people had sinned. They had bowed to the idol and ...
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Drawing on Dutch masters, NY exhibit explores Christians painting themselves into Purim parable
Eschewing Persian version, Jewish Museum extends art curation scepter to masters like Rembrandt, who saw Esther's heroism ...