Faith column: If you see something, do something
Focusing on a pivotal episode within the Purim story—this crucial conversation between Mordecai and Esther teaches us the ...
Palm Beach synagogues mark Jewish holiday of Purim
Purim traditions include reading the Megillah, exchanging food gifts, giving to the needy, and dressing in costumes.
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When Queen Esther and Rembrandt Took Amsterdam by Storm
The Bible’s Queen Esther was one of the defining Dutch divas of the 17th century and muse to some of Amsterdam’s greatest ...
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Queen Esther’s Legacy of Faith
At its core, the story of Esther unveils a timeless truth: no matter the trials we endure, our ultimate refuge lies in our faith in G-d, the transcendent force above nature itself, who wields the ...
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Preserving Tradition: How One Family Keeps the Spirit of Persian Halva Alive for Purim and Nowruz
Rebecca Sassouni shares her family’s recipe for halva, a beloved dessert that honors both cultural roots and cherished ...
'We're focusing on the joy': Santa Fe's Jewish community celebrates Purim
Kings, clowns and princesses mingled Friday night at t Jewish Center with magicians, bears and cowboys. It wasn’t a months-early Halloween party; it was a celebration for the holiday of Purim, which ...
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Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
the pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia made front-page news when he read aloud from the Book of Esther and compared the Democratic candidate for president to the Persian ...
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Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
made front-page news when he read aloud from the Book of Esther and compared the Democratic candidate for president to the Persian queen. “You were born to lead a nation,” the pastor said ...