The most well-known Jewish holiday is probably either Passover or Hanukkah. Passover is prescribed in the Bible, while ...

“I was inspired by a series of lectures on the Bible and decided to apply my ... At its core, the book portrays Mordecai and Esther as master strategists — laying traps, securing positions ...

The young Jewess Esther, adopted daughter of her uncle Mordecai, is among the girls selected; they are told to beautify themselves in the royal harem and prepare to spend the night with the king.

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

An orphan, she was raised by her older cousin Mordecai, who coached her to conceal her faith in an age of religious persecution. Esther ... Heroine From the Hebrew Bible,” is sequestered ...

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 ...