Megillah | JLDR

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Aryeh Cohen in Jewschool · 17 Apr

This article reflects on the concept of liberation in the Jewish community this year, particularly transitioning from Purim's themes of threats and instability to Pesach's promise of Divine intervention and liberation.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Etgar Quiz no 264

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Mar

The Etgar Quiz discusses various aspects of Purim and the Book of Esther.

0 Gender/Identity Holidays

Honoring Queen Esther’s Secret Self

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 21 Mar

The author of the text reflects on their decision to adopt the name Hadassah instead of Esther in honor of Queen Esther's hidden self and feminist values.

0 Israel Holidays

Purim and the Joke of Jewish Sovereignty

Zach Truboff in Lehrhaus · 20 Mar

The article discusses the relationship between the holiday of Purim and the concept of Jewish sovereignty, highlighting differing viewpoints on the importance and limitations of having a Jewish state.

0 Education Holidays

Endless Scroll? Helping Kids Make the Most of the Megillah Experience

Sari Kopitnikoff in Jewish Action · 12 Mar

The article discusses ways to engage kids during the reading of the Megillah of Esther, which can feel lengthy and challenging for young audiences.

0 History Jewish Law

A note on the massacre at the end of the Megillah

Raphael Magarik in Jewschool · 6 Mar

In a discussion about the ending of the book of Esther, the focus is on the distinction between self-defense and massacre in the text.

0

The Joy of Purim—Alcohol Not Included

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 2 Mar 2023

"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.

0

A People and Its Parchments

Hannah Rubin in Tablet · 24 Aug 2022

The article tells the story of Herman Jakubowicz, a Holocaust survivor who found a family megillah, or scroll, hidden in his attic after the war.

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.

0

Esther, Feminist Ethics, and the Creation of Jewish Community

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus · 13 Mar 2022

The discussion centers around the rabbinic mitzvot of Purim, particularly the practices of mishloah manot (sending portions) and matanot la-evyonim (alms for the poor), and their relationship to the Purim story.

0 Holidays

Can a Christian theater company put on a good Purim spiel?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 7 Mar 2022

Sight & Sound is known for its evangelical biblical productions but faced a unique challenge with Queen Esther as it lacks overt religious content.

0

Review of Yehuda Landy: Purim and the Persian Empire

Mitchell First in Lehrhaus · 2 Mar 2020

"Purim and the Persian Empire" by Yehuda Landy, published in 2010, focuses on the archaeological material supporting the events in the Book of Esther.

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 Jewish Law Holidays

What’s the Truth About . . . Reading the Megillah on Purim Morning?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 2 Mar 2014

The morning Megillah reading on Purim is actually more important than the nighttime reading, according to Halacha.

0 Holidays Gender/Identity

Sisters in Arms

Elisa Albert in Tablet · 26 Feb 2010

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.

JL;DR

Tag: Megillah