The New York Sun12d
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 ...
Jweekly.com14d
Christian conservatives have appropriated Queen Esther as a symbol. Let’s take her back.
Esther, according to the biblical story, is a young Jewish woman who becomes the queen of Persia, risks her life and saves ...
The Forward on MSN11dOpinion
How to navigate the Court of Trump? Esther’s pragmatism vs. Vashti’s principles
For children, the Book of Esther is a fairy tale — of kings, queens, beauty contests and the foiled plans of a dastardly ...
The Forward on MSN18d
Why are Christians obsessed with Queen Esther?
Dehavilland Ford, a Texas pastor, has long felt a kinship with Queen Esther. This fall, just ahead of the presidential election, she helped organize An Esther Call to the Mall, a march in Washington, ...
The Forward on MSN17d
Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt’s Amsterdam
An exhibit at the Jewish Museum shows how the example of Esther inspired artists, artisans and even royalty in the 17th ...
Parade on MSN10d
When Is Purim? All About the Festive Jewish Holiday, Its Meaning and How To Celebrate
Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with ...
The New York Times11d
Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some artists today. By Deborah Solomon As far as biblical heroines go ...