A show argues that the Jewish tale was interpreted as a symbol of liberation from Spanish rule in 17th-century Dutch society.

The Bible’s Queen Esther was one of the defining Dutch divas of the 17th ... The Book of Esther was the last of the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible to be canonized. Its story of courtly drama and ...

The most well-known Jewish holiday is probably either Passover or Hanukkah. Passover is prescribed in the Bible, while ...

At the event, the ancient Jewish queen’s story was recast as a modern ... Texas schools recently adopted a Bible-based curriculum that gives Esther a starring role in lessons about historical ...

Today, we’ll explore how Esther’s journey in the Purim story, viewed through the lens ... She starts as this quiet, passive queen, hiding her Jewish identity. But then, she is called upon ...

Sendowski’s book offers a fresh perspective on the timeless story of Megillat ... Similarly, he reevaluates Esther’s rise to power, suggesting that her selection as queen was not a random ...

An exhibition dedicated to Purim, one of the most joyful holidays of the Jewish calendar and especially to its Queen Esther. At the Meis in Ferrara until June 15, 2025 ...