The essay "Discarding Haman's Garb: Refusing the Roles of Empire" discusses Purim through a critical lens, highlighting how Haman, representing the threat to Jews, and King Ahasuerus, symbolizing the enabling of harm, play contrasting roles in the Purim narrative.

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

The Parashah of the week, Vayikra, discusses the command to wipe out the memory of Amalek, known for an unprovoked attack against the Israelites after leaving Egypt.

The article discusses the complex place Purim occupied during the Holocaust.

"The Joy of Purim—Alcohol Not Included" explores the author's personal struggle with the tradition of drinking on Purim and the deeper meaning behind the joy of the holiday.

The author reflects on their childhood experience of being exposed to violent and traumatizing imagery related to the Holocaust without much consideration for the history of Jewish resistance.

In "Haman, Builder of Towers, Brother of Abraham?" by Adam J. Silverstein, the author explores the various interpretations of the Esther story in Islamic countries, including the surprising presence of Haman in the Quran long before the time of Achashverosh and far away from Shushan.

The text explores the significant role and characterization of Amalek in Jewish tradition, focusing on their attacks on the Israelites in the wilderness and later during the Purim story with Haman.

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.

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

This playful and clever Dr. Seuss-style Purim retelling by Naomi Wolf merges the story of Purim with the whimsical rhyming and rhythm of Dr. Seuss's books.

The text explores a fifth-and sixth-grade Purim musical revue at a Jewish school, where the narrator played Vashti, a character overshadowed by Esther, leading to her embracing feminist ideas and resistance.

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

The article by Eileen Goltz discusses the evolution of Purim shalach manot treats, focusing on chocolate as a star ingredient this year.