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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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For the greater good: The sacrifices made by Esther and other women for the Jewish people - opinion
Esther, born Hadassah – perhaps her true name is hidden to protect her reputation – is taken by force into the Oriental harem of King Ahasuerus. Though he rules a vast empire – India to ...
Faith column: If you see something, do something
Focusing on a pivotal episode within the Purim story—this crucial conversation between Mordecai and Esther teaches us the ...
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What Is Purim? How And Why This Jewish Holiday Is Celebrated
The Book’s eponymous heroine, Esther, became the Queen of Persia, or ancient Iran, in the fifth century BCE, strategically hiding her Jewish identity from her husband, King Ahasuerus.