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 ...

Just before Purim, I received this incredible photo, which portrays a turnabout reminiscent of what we experienced in the time of Mordechai and Esther. The photo was taken in Purim in 1945 ...

A new exhibition opening this week at the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah (MEIS) in Ferrara, Italy, delves into the Jewish festival of Purim and its iconic heroine, Queen Esther.

The exhibition, titled 'Beautiful Esther. Purim, A Timeless Story' looks at the persona of the Biblical figure of Queen Esther through the medium of Renaissance art, precious parchments ...

Purim is a strange holiday for Jews, and nothing is stranger than its central piece: Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther). We dress up as someone else – just as Esther hid her identity (the name ...

Two German firebacks from 1640, both of which feature Queen Esther, are among several pieces interspersed throughout the exhibit that show everyday objects decorated with scenes from the 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 ...