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The Book of Esther is a story with something for everyone: court intrigue, sexual manipulation, and cunning plots foiled just in the nick of time. Depending on one’s point of view, the book can be ...

Esther’s greatness lies not only in her willingness to speak truth to power, but in choosing the strategic moment to do so.

With Election Day weeks away, both parties are reaching out to people of faith, as those with some religious affiliation are still a large percentage of Americans voters, having with a huge impact.

As the crisp air of early spring signals renewal, attention turns to the ancient festival of Purim, rooted in the Book of Esther. Purim serves as a vibrant reminder of God’s providence, showing that ...

Benjamin Netanyahu leavened his powerful account of what's really at stake in the nuclear negotiations with Iran with a little history and a little wisdom from the Bible. And why not? The war against ...

History and faith can teach us many things if we are willing to listen and learn. If we are brave enough to have them, discussions of these topics can be messy. The lessons learned are not always ...

One of the puzzling halakhot of Purim is Shushan Purim. Jews living in Jerusalem and other towns that have been surrounded by a wall since the days of Yehoshua Bin Nun celebrate on the fifteenth of ...