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.

The text discusses the popularity of the song "Giburei Al" (Superheroes) in Israel and highlights its significance in understanding Israeli identity.

Jewish communities are grappling with how to address Chapter Nine of the Book of Esther, a violent chapter in the Purim story where the Jews of ancient Shushan in Persia kill over 75,000 people.

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

In a reflection on the end of the Purim story, Josh Katz discusses discomfort among some liberal Jews with the concept of Jewish strength and power, particularly in relation to recent Israeli military actions against Hamas.

The review discusses a graphic novel interpretation of the biblical book of Esther.

Koren Publishers has released a graphic novel adaptation of the Book of Esther, called "The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel Esther."

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts answer listener questions and discuss various topics.

This episode of the 18Forty podcast features listener questions and explores the community that has been built around the podcast.

The Tractate Megillah is an ode to letters, particularly the story of Megillat Esther, which began as an intimate letter.

The text discusses the similarities between the biblical character Esther from the Book of Esther and Hester Prynne, the protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."

In Seymour Epstein's "Suspecting Esther," he presents a provocative interpretation of the Book of Esther, suggesting that it serves as a critique of Jewish life in the diaspora rather than a simple tale of triumph.

Rabbi Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Mikhel Wisser, known as Malbim, wrote a commentary on the Book of Esther that shows a proto-feminist perspective.

Mishloach Manot, the act of giving food gifts on Purim, does not require the foods to be from different blessing categories, contrary to a common misconception.

The misconception that Mordechai and Esther, the heroes of Purim, were uncle and niece is clarified in this piece, stating they were actually first cousins as described in the book of Esther.

Rabbi Norman Lamm's "Majesty and Mystery" is a insightful commentary on Megillat Esther and the Maariv Evening Service for Purim.