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

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.

It is about a far-right Heritage Foundation empowering a far-right Trump regime to support and encourage a far-right Israeli ...

The most well-known Jewish holiday is probably either Passover or Hanukkah. Passover is prescribed in the Bible, while Hanukkah commemorates events that happened after the Hebrew Bible was written.

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 ...

When will the nightmare of Jew-hatred end? Haman issued a decree, as described in the Book of Esther, which ordered the destruction, plundering of all possessions, killing, and annihilation of all ...

Last month, we celebrated Purim, whose essence is encapsulated in the verse from the Book of Esther: “The enemies of the Jews ...

based on the biblical book of Esther, opening 7 p.m. April 12 and running weekends ... In the cast are Denise Garcia as Esther, Jeremy Yeo as King Xerxes, Jacob Michel as Haman, Nick Diliberto as ...

JP “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt,” at the Jewish Museum ... while they associated Spain’s oppressive rule with the evil Persian court adviser Haman, who plotted to kill the empire’s Jews ...