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

There has long been interest in illuminated Hebrew manuscripts, as documented in the beautiful 1969 book Hebrew Illuminated ...

In the Scroll of Esther, revenge is a powerful theme, but just as clearly one that leads to confusion and tragedy.

Jewish ultra-Orthodox men and children, some wearing costumes read the Book of Esther, which tells the story of the Jewish ...

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) Ultra-Orthodox Jewish children and men, some wearing ...

Helen Ready’s 1971 women’s liberation anthem, “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar,” comes to mind when I think of Purim. Remember Esther ...

The celebration of Purim, a traditional Jewish holiday that all are welcome to join, is one of Eckerd Hillel’s most fun and ...

We have just passed the Jewish holiday of Purim, a time to commemorate the story of Queen Esther, who saved the Jewish people ...

In addition to the core activities of reading the Megillah, sending gifts (mishloach manot), and donating three half shekels ...

Absolute evil was ultimately thrown into the trash heap of history.And in Goebbels’ mansion? Hundreds of Jewish American ...

Kings, clowns and princesses mingled Friday night at t Jewish Center with magicians, bears and cowboys. It wasn’t a months-early Halloween party; it was a celebration for the holiday of Purim, which ...