The New York Sun11d
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 ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs17d
Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.
An antique illustration of Esther's banquet from the Purim story from a book published in London in 1876. (photo credit: GETTY IMAGES) Queen Esther is back in the news — and it’s not good news ...
The Forward on MSN15d
Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt’s Amsterdam
An exhibit at the Jewish Museum shows how the example of Esther inspired artists, artisans and even royalty in the 17th ...
The New York Times9d
Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some artists today. By Deborah Solomon As far as biblical heroines go ...
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Purim’s original queen: How studying the Book of Esther as fan fiction can teach us about the roots of an unruly Jewish festival
Across the world, Jews retell the story of Queen Esther in lavish spectacles, called Purim spiels, that feature costumes, jokes, satire, noisemakers and food and wine. Purim is the only ...