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The Critic’s Notebook
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 ...
Long Island Press1d
Chabad of Manhasset’s ‘Purim in Persia’ brings joy, tradition and royal celebration to the community
Chabad of Manhasset transported guests back in time with a “Purim in Persia” celebration at the Starry Ballroom.
The New York Sun14d
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 ...
AOL12d
When Is Purim? All About the Festive Jewish Holiday, Its Meaning and How To Celebrate
Purim is the celebration of Jews' salvation from slaughter by the Persian empire thanks to the bravery of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai (more on them later). Purim is one of the most fun ...
Saints Wire11d
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.
The Forward on MSN13dOpinion
How to navigate the Court of Trump? Esther’s pragmatism vs. Vashti’s principles
What does it look like to navigate Purim in the Court of Trump? Queens Vashti and Esther present different models.