The New York Sun14d
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 ...
Parade on MSN12d
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 ...
The Forward on MSN19d
Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt’s Amsterdam
a scene of the biblical Queen Esther approaching her husband the king. In galleries, you could see the queen, who Jews ...
The Blogs | The Times of Israel12d
‘Kavuni LeDorot’ Esther’s Unspoken Legacy
It is a scene of utter joy, a testament to God’s mercy and the power of Esther’s courage. But inside the palace, it is ...
The Times of Israel9d
Queen Esther’s Legacy of Faith
Mordecai’s refusal to bow before ... Esther, fortified by three days of fasting and fervent prayer, cast aside her fears and placed her life in peril. Unsummoned, she approached the king ...
Misplaced guilt and right to defend: Lessons from Esther and October 7 - opinion
Now, fast forward to October 6, 2023, when Israelis were living peacefully, happily providing Gazans with an income by ...
The New York Times13d
Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
Risking her life, she confessed to the king that she was not a gentile after all, and she persuaded him to save her people. You might not instinctively pair Queen Esther with Rembrandt van Rijn ...