A show argues that the Jewish tale was interpreted as a symbol of liberation from Spanish rule in 17th-century Dutch society.

The idea appeals to Ahasuerus, and he makes the decree. Esther, an orphan under the guardianship of her wise cousin Mordecai, was among those called. Mordecai tells Esther or conceal her Jewish ...

Jerry Coyne, a professor emeritus in the Department of Ecology and Evolution and the official “duck-master” of Botany Pond, spoke to the Maroon about the pond’s new inhabitants.

For Trump's previous ambassador to Israel, the lack of diplomatic pushback is the change itself—a sign of enduring, bipartisan recognition.The post Golan locals honor David Friedman, who led US recogn ...

Israel allies represented “ethnicities and nationalities, who have seen their own identities attacked by others,” per an ...

An abbreviated Purim tale informs us how Mordechai (Esther’s cousin who raised her after she was orphaned), refused to bow to Haman, who held a high-ranking position in King Ahasuerus’ court.

In the cast are Denise Garcia as Esther, Jeremy Yeo as King Xerxes, Jacob Michel as Haman, Nick Diliberto as Mordecai, Luke Michel as Teresh, Julie Carlson as Queen Vashti and Marissa Wright as ...

empowering others to find their Esther spark. That’s what Mordechai did in the Purim story. Without support and guidance from Mordechai, Esther might have never pursued her spark. Empowering ...

Do you struggle with forgiving someone who has hurt you deeply? Maybe you can’t stop thinking about it. Do you wish for their ...