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

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

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

Queen Esther was a figure of inspiration to Jews who had fled from oppressive regimes. In the Netherlands, she became a broadly popular symbol of courage and resistance.

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 ...

The exhibition, titled 'Beautiful Esther. Purim, A Timeless Story' looks at the persona of the Biblical figure of Queen Esther through the medium of Renaissance art, precious parchments ...