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Around the time of Ezra, a pivotal figure in Jewish history, Babylon, that mighty, ancient city, suffered a devastating blow. The Persians swept through, leaving only a small, impe...
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...
We all know the story of Ahasuerus, the king, and his ill-fated wife Vashti. But Ahasuerus didn't rule in a vacuum. He had advisors, powerful princes, whispering in his ear. And wh...
We know him from the Book of Esther, but the rabbinic tradition fills in so much more, painting a richer, more detailed picture of this central figure. It turns out, there's a lot ...
The Book of Esther, or Megillat Esther, as it's known, is full of these moments. And one of the most intriguing is the decision Esther makes, at the urging of her uncle Mordecai, t...
Sometimes, it’s in the quiet moments. In the silences. Think about Esther. Think about the immense pressure she was under, concealing her Jewish identity while navigating the treac...
Let me tell you a story about Mordecai and Haman, two figures whose animosity shaped the fate of an entire people, and whose story is forever entwined with the holiday of Purim. Th...
It's not always about opportunity; sometimes, it's about astrological calculations, twisted interpretations of history, and a whole lot of bad luck. to the story of Haman, the infa...
