Book Of Esther

0 Holidays Music

Six13’s Purim Song This Year Isn’t Your Typical Parody

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Mar

This year, Six13, a Jewish a cappella group, released a Purim song medley that is different from the usual parodies due to the current challenges facing Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Literature Holidays

Poets Are Purim Jews: On Contemporary Poetry’s Inexplicable Obsession with the Ordinary

Yehoshua November in Lehrhaus · 21 Mar

Contemporary poetry's focus on finding profundity and wonder in ordinary experiences, rather than overtly religious themes, is explored in relation to the concept of "Purim Jews."

0 Jewish Law History

Purim’s call for unity that Israel should take to heart

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Mar

The text discusses the importance of unity within Israel, drawing parallels to the story of Esther and the theme of division propagated by Haman.

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Jordan B. Gorfinkel on His New Illustrated Book of Esther

Tikvah · 2 Mar 2023

Koren Publishers recently released a new edition of the book of Esther, featuring a graphic novel version of the story illustrated by Yael Nathan and overseen by Jordan B. Gorfinkel, a former editor at DC Comics.

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Our Favorite Broadcasts of 2022

Tikvah · 6 Jan 2023

In 2022, Mosaic held 46 conversations on various topics in Jewish life, including the Jewish community in Ukraine, sexual ethics, Israeli judicial reform, the book of Esther, and the passing of a renowned Jewish critic.

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Our Favorite Broadcasts of 2022

Tikvah · 6 Jan 2023

In 2022, Mosaic hosted 46 new conversations on various topics in modern Jewish life.

0 Holidays Communities

A short primer on ‘Purim Katan’

Forward · 15 Mar 2022

Purim Katan, or Little Purim, is a lesser-known celebration that occurs in Jewish leap years when there are two months of Adar.

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Rewriting the Script

Nomi Kaltmann in Tablet · 14 Mar 2022

Purim spiels have a long history in Jewish culture, providing a space for social and political commentary through humor.

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Ronna Burger on Reading Esther as a Philosopher

Tikvah · 10 Mar 2022

In this article, Ronna Burger, a professor of philosophy at Tulane University, explores the book of Esther as a philosophical text.

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Ronna Burger on Reading Esther as a Philosopher

Tikvah · 10 Mar 2022

Ronna Burger, a professor of philosophy at Tulane University, offers a philosophical interpretation of the book of Esther, which Jews study during the celebration of Purim.

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The Jews of Persia

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 17 Feb 2021

In this text, the authors challenge the assumption that Jews and Persians have always been enemies, while acknowledging the modern Iranian government's anti-Israel stance.

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Purim and Paul: The Torah Veiled and Unveiled

Yehuda Fogel in Lehrhaus · 6 Mar 2020

The upcoming holiday of Purim celebrates concealment and redemption through hiddenness, reflected in the story of Esther where God's role is subtly revealed through human actions without His name being mentioned.

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Joy at Last: Reflections on the End of Esther

Erica Brown in Lehrhaus · 25 Feb 2020

The article "Joy at Last: Reflections on the End of Esther" by Erica Brown delves into the overlooked theme of joy in the Book of Esther.

0 Torah Literature

Rahab, Jeremiah, and the Story of Purim

Shimon Lerner in Lehrhaus · 20 Mar 2019

The discussion in Megillah 14b about the eight prophets who descended from Rahab reveals a hidden message of hope and trust in God.

0 Holidays Politics

Evangelicals Love Queen Esther — And It Explains Why They Stick With Trump

Forward · 1 Mar 2018

Evangelicals, including Paula White and other pastors, draw parallels between Queen Esther's story and Donald Trump, viewing both as figures raised up by God for specific times.

0 Holidays Leadership

The Political Genius of Ahasuerus

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 1 Mar 2018

The article discusses the character of Ahasuerus from the Book of Esther, highlighting his leadership traits and flaws.

0 Culture History

18 Questions with Jeremy Dauber: The Purim Edition

Jeremy Dauber in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Feb 2018

Jeremy Dauber, author of "Jewish Comedy: A Serious History," discusses the significance of Jewish humor rooted in the Book of Esther and its correlation with Jewish history and culture, particularly through the lens of Purim.

0 History Antisemitism

The Three Faces of Esther

Matthew Abelson in Tablet · 10 Mar 2017

The Book of Esther has different versions in Jewish, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant scriptures, impacting the portrayal of God's presence and the themes of human initiative and assimilation.

0 Literature Art

The Love Affair Between American Presidents and Jewish Artists, and Why It May Be Over

Tevi Troy in Tablet · 2 Oct 2013

American presidents have had a long history of interacting with Jewish artists, from President Monroe attending a play by Jewish playwright Isaac Harby in 1817 to Teddy Roosevelt inspiring Israel Zangwill's play "The Melting Pot" in 1908.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Purim FAQ

The Editors in Tablet · 25 Feb 2010

Purim is a festive Jewish holiday commemorating the thwarting of a plot to annihilate the Jews in ancient Persia.

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