An orphan, she was raised by her older cousin Mordecai, who coached her to conceal ... You might not instinctively pair Queen Esther with Rembrandt van Rijn, the Dutch master who invented realism ...

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

Mordechai calling her out is like a splash ... and drive them toward collective renewal and growth. From Queen Esther to the power ballads of the 80s, one truth rings clear: the journey to our ...

Mordechai places himself at the palace gates, fully aware that the royal guards might disapprove of his presence in such a state – or even attack him. When Queen Esther sends messengers with new ...

An exhibition dedicated to Purim, one of the most joyful holidays of the Jewish calendar and especially to its Queen Esther. At the Meis in Ferrara until June 15, 2025 ...

of Esther and Mordecai. Through their heroic intervention, King Ahasuerus was moved to nullify the wicked decree, empowering the Jews to rise in self-defense and triumph over their malevolent foes.

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 ...

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 and her loyal cousin Mordecai rescuing ...