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JP “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt,” at the Jewish Museum, New York (through August 10): In the mid-seventeenth ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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I’m a rabbi. Here’s why I’m boycotting the megillah reading for Purim this year
The holiday of Purim has historically been a holiday of revelry and upside-down merriment, arriving as it does in concert ...
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7 Purim Traditions to Celebrate the Joyful Spring Holiday
Purim is a joyful Jewish holiday that celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as told in the biblical ...
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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 ...