Tag: Queen Esther

The article explores the Hebrew root כֹּחַ (kof, feh, tav), meaning strength, and its various associations with military might, leadership, and power in Jewish texts and current events in Israel.
The beloved 90s show Rugrats has been rebooted with a new 3D version that continues to incorporate Jewish families and traditions, similar to its original episodes like A Rugrats Passover and A Rugrats Chanukah.
The Etgar Quiz discusses various aspects of Purim and the Book of Esther.
The article discusses the parallels between the Purim story and ancient Babylonian myths, suggesting that the Book of Esther may be seen as ancient fan fiction.
The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of English princess Kate Middleton and the edited photo released by the Royal family, drawing parallels to Queen Esther from the Purim story who also had to hide her identity.
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.
Catharine Beecher, in 1829, used the story of Queen Esther from the Purim narrative as a model for advocating for Native Americans.
The Jewish Press recently featured a computer-generated image of Queen Esther as Black with dark skin and braids, prompting attention and positive reactions from readers like Lahavah Hila and Rishona Campbell.
Poppy seeds hold a special significance on Purim, with their use in traditional Ashkenazi hamantaschen linked to Queen Esther's diet during her time in King Ahasuerus's palace.
Growing up with a non-Jewish name in Iran, the author was prompted to choose a Hebrew name at her New York wedding, ultimately settling on Ketura before later changing it to Esther to embody a regal and empowered identity.
The video explores the stories of 5 Jewish women from history who made significant impacts on the world, including Queen Esther, Asnat Barzani, Hannah Senesh, Golda Meir, and Bella Abzug.
The YouTube video delves into the topic of colors, discussing a midrash about Queen Esther being green and the internet claim that ancient humans could not see the color blue.
The text reflects on the significance of the Jewish calendar as a guide to history, values, and survival, particularly after traumatic events like the war unleashed on October 7, 2023.
The Purim ball was a highly anticipated and extravagant event in late 19th century America.
Sight & Sound is known for its evangelical biblical productions but faced a unique challenge with Queen Esther as it lacks overt religious content.
The article discusses the similarities between Queen Esther and the character Queen Aster in Louisa May Alcott's short tale.
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.
Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan figure who wrote extensively on various subjects, particularly emphasized the ideal of womanhood in his work "Ornaments for the Daughters of Zion."
The discussion revolves around the political history related to the biblical figure Queen Esther and her influence on Western politics during moments of great polarization.
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.
"Fun With Hamantaschen" by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic discusses the history and variations of hamantaschen, the traditional triangular cookies eaten during Purim.
The author reminisces about dressing up as Queen Esther on Purim as a child, finding comfort and a sense of hiding in the costume.