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

This year, the festival is extended to three days in walled cities – adding the day before and the day after – giving rise to what is commonly known as Purim Meshulash, or “triple Purim.” ...

Purim is the celebration of Jews' salvation from slaughter by the Persian empire thanks to the bravery of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai (more on them later). Purim is one of the most fun ...

Purim is the Jewish holiday commemorating when Queen Esther saved the Jews from her husband's advisor, Haman's, wrath. Haman wanted to massacre the Jews of Persia because Mordechai (Esther's ...

Esther and Mordechai writing the second letter of Purim, painted by Arent de Gelder. (photo credit: Rhode Island School of Design Museum/Wikimedia Commons) The desire for revenge is compelling ...

Purim shows a path where omitting an explicit God reference creates space for both believers and skeptics to find their own meaning. Esther, a Jewish orphan, conceals her identity and becomes ...

An abbreviated Purim tale informs us how Mordechai (Esther’s cousin who raised her after she was orphaned), refused to bow to Haman, who held a high-ranking position in King Ahasuerus’ court.

The Jewish calendar offers one answer. Thursday is Ta’anit Esther, a sunrise-to-sunset fast day that takes place every year before the Purim holiday. The fast commemorates Queen Esther’s fas ...

Which leadership style is the best example for American Jews today? Esther clearly has the edge in Purim costumes, but Vashti’s stock is on the rise in Jewish feminist literature. Vashti’s is ...

Jewish children across the world will dress up in all sorts of fun costumes for the festival of Purim, including in London, England.