A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some ...

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American Jews should stand up against a movement that coopts Queen Esther, a Jewish heroine, to attack free speech and queer ...

If you were to visit a home in Amsterdam in the 17th Century, you might find, in the kitchen, the library, or even inside the ...

Dehavilland Ford, a Texas pastor, has long felt a kinship with Queen Esther. This fall, just ahead of the presidential ...

It is a scene of utter joy, a testament to God’s mercy and the power of Esther’s courage. But inside the palace, it is ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with ...

Looking for a modern Queen Esther? Here she is: a Jewish woman, embodying diversity, who stands up for Zionism.

Purim, or the Feast of Lots, is a Biblical Jewish festival known for extravagant costumes, the exchanging of gift baskets, ...

Esther secured her place in history, joining a long, celebrated line of women who give of themselves selflessly for the good ...

Visitors of the exhibit will be treated to the sight of an extremely rare 17th century parchment scroll made in Ferrara by ...