Faith column: If you see something, do something
Focusing on a pivotal episode within the Purim story—this crucial conversation between Mordecai and Esther teaches us the ...
Jewish Journal2d
Confusing Haman and Mordechai
In life, it is rare to find anyone as purely righteous as Mordechai or as purely wicked as Haman — though there are ...
The Times of Israel on MSN17h
IDF removes reservists from Gaza over video of them shooting during Purim scroll reading
The soldiers filmed themselves firing upon mention of Purim villain Haman; army says their behavior was 'contrary to IDF ...
Religion News Service on MSN2d
On Purim in wartime, Jews wrestle with a biblical story of retribution
The festival of fun and frivolity has been harder for some Jews to celebrate in the wake of the destruction of Gaza.
Jewish Journal3d
When Haman Came to the New World
Though more Hamans would continue to arise, the Jewish people would survive and celebrate countless Purims in a new Promised ...
Jewish Exponent4d
Haman, Hitler and Hamas: Our Generation’s Battle Against Evil
Oct. 7 was a painful reminder of a truism of life — the existence of absolute, undiscerning evil. Hamas lulled us to sleep ...
Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some ...