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

A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some ...

Now, fast forward to October 6, 2023, when Israelis were living peacefully, happily providing Gazans with an income by ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with ...

The Bible’s Queen Esther was one of the defining Dutch divas of the 17th century and muse to some of Amsterdam’s greatest ...

Many consider this the most joyous day on the Jewish Calendar. My children and their friends at their preschool, for example, ...

Purim is a strange holiday for Jews, and nothing is stranger than its central piece: Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther). We ...

For children, the Book of Esther is a fairy tale — of kings, queens, beauty contests and the foiled plans of a dastardly ...

If you're horrified by the specter of Jews slaughtering Shushan residents, you're missing the Purim story's real tragedy ...

From Queen Esther to the power ballads of the 80s, one truth rings clear: the journey to our true selves is a dance of courage. Face your fears, integrate your shadows, and find a meaning that ...

An exhibit at the Jewish Museum shows how the example of Esther inspired artists, artisans and even royalty in the 17th ...