This book is named after its principal character, Esther, the beautiful Jewish maiden whose vicissitudes at the court of Persia were instrumental in saving her people from extermination. In the Hebrew ...

As we look to celebrate the holiday of Purim while we are fighting a war for our homeland, we can and should look to our sacred texts for guidance. And, not just moral and religious guidance. We can, ...

The Book of Esther tells the remarkable story of a Jewish orphan who became Queen of Persia and saved her people from genocide through courage and divine providence. Esther’s bravery in approaching ...

With Election Day weeks away, both parties are reaching out to people of faith, as those with some religious affiliation are still a large percentage of Americans voters, having with a huge impact.

Anyone following the news might be wondering whether the world has gone mad. Society seems to have become more divided than ever, antisemitism is soaring, and morbid headlines have become commonplace.

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