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

It made me wonder whether Jews in 2025/5785 could look our ancient Mordechai and Queen Esther in the eyes and truthfully answer a few questions. This is not to say that Jews today (or ever ...

From Queen Esther to the power ballads of the 80s, one truth rings clear: the journey to our true selves is a dance of ...

In galleries, you could see the queen, who Jews commemorate every ... One of the few paintings of Esther with Mordecai, by Aert de Geulder, is sensational for its use of light and detail ...

Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...

The Jewish Museum, London, via the Jewish Museum, New York A haunting work is “Esther and Mordechai,” by Hendrick van Steenwijk the Younger. The oil painting is dark, set in the corner of a grand ...

At its core, the story of Esther unveils a timeless truth: no matter the trials we endure, our ultimate refuge lies in our faith in G-d, the transcendent force above nature itself, who wields the ...

Focusing on a pivotal episode within the Purim story—this crucial conversation between Mordecai and Esther teaches us the ...

Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai were instrumental in rescuing the Jewish people. Purim is a joyous holiday with traditions that include reading the Megillah aloud in synagogues, often with ...