Mordechai’s ancestors were among the leaders first exiled from Yerushalayim. Following their lead, he assumed a leadership role in Shushan. He adopted Esther and discovered and foiled the plot ...

The most well-known Jewish holiday is probably either Passover or Hanukkah. Passover is prescribed in the Bible, while ...

Footage has emerged of Iran’s Chief Rabbi Yehuda Gerami reading from the Book of Esther and dancing with students at the Tomb of Mordechai and Esther in the city of Hamadan for the holiday of Purim.

Queen Esther was a figure of inspiration to Jews who had fled from oppressive regimes. In the Netherlands, she became a ...

Mordechai places himself at the palace gates, fully aware that the royal guards might disapprove of his presence in such a ...

His heart, though, belonged to the beguiling Esther. The triumph of Mordechai and Esther will be marked at Purim this week with feasting, costumes, gifts, and the reading of Esther’s Scroll. Some of ...

The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther and her loyal cousin Mordecai rescuing ...

Nearly every character in the book is a caricature, from the bumbling King Achashverosh, to the wicked Haman; from the wise Mordechai to the beautiful Esther — all are portrayed in broad strokes.