Purim commemorates the dramatic events recorded in the Book of Esther, set in ancient Persia around the 5th century BCE. At its heart is a gripping narrative featuring Queen Esther, a young Jewish ...

Purim is the celebration of Jews' salvation from slaughter by the Persian empire thanks to the bravery of Queen Esther and ...

The most well-known Jewish holiday is probably either Passover or Hanukkah. Passover is prescribed in the Bible, while Hanukkah commemorates events that happened after the Hebrew Bible was written.

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 ...

A show argues that the Jewish tale was interpreted as a symbol of liberation from Spanish rule in 17th-century Dutch society.

The Yiddish Culture Club celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim at its meeting in March. Purim commemorates the saving of the ...

(Esther 4:16) When Is Purim Celebrated? Is it the Same Day Every Year? The festival of Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th day of Adar, the second month of the Hebrew calendar, everywhere ...

It is about a far-right Heritage Foundation empowering a far-right Trump regime to support and encourage a far-right Israeli ...