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It turns out, some pretty incredible stories lie behind even the most familiar phrases. Let's talk about the Shmoneh Esrei (שמֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵי), the Eighteen Benedictions, also known ...
It marks the end of the Ketuvim, the Writings, the final section of the Hebrew Bible. But what happened after? What about the stories too sacred, too painful, or perhaps just too… ...
That’s the story of Esther, a story we celebrate every Purim. But the miracle of Purim isn’t just about escaping the evil decree of Haman, may his name be blotted out. It’s also ab...
He wasn't born to be king of Persia. Nope. No royal blood coursing through his veins, no divine right backing him up. How did he become king then? Money. Pure, unadulterated wealth...
He throws this massive bash. A six-month-long extravaganza. But what was really going on? The Book of Esther tells us the feast was for all the people in Shushan, the capital city,...
We're talking about King Ahasuerus, from the Book of Esther – the guy whose poor judgment set the whole Purim story in motion. But before Esther, there was this legendary six-month...
The Book of Esther tells a tale of immense wealth and power, embodied by King Ahasuerus. He throws a lavish banquet, boasting of his riches. But where did all this splendor come fr...
It wasn’t just the exile, the loss of Jerusalem, the absence of the Temple. It was the constant, almost taunting reminders of what they had lost. One of the most painful of these, ...
Let’s talk about a feast, a capital city, and a birthright. We're starting with Ahasuerus. Remember him? He's the Persian king from the Book of Esther, the one who throws a massive...
