The Forward on MSN3d
Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt’s Amsterdam
If you were to visit a home in Amsterdam in the 17th Century, you might find, in the kitchen, the library, or even inside the ...
Jewish Journal3d
Our Costumes this Year in an Esther World
At the same time, it’s crucial that as adults we pause and acknowledge that the underlying assumptions of Purim resonate ...
The Forward on MSN5d
Why are Christians obsessed with Queen Esther?
Dehavilland Ford, a Texas pastor, has long felt a kinship with Queen Esther. This fall, just ahead of the presidential ...
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo: Foreign aid can be effective without the US
Aid’s deep unpopularity stems from the fact that people think it is a larger part of the budget than it really is — polls show Americans believe foreign aid is 25 per cent of the federal budget, when ...
San Diego Jewish World5d
Jewish Women of the Bible: Esther Was a Courageous Queen
One of my favorite times of the year is coming soon. Each year, I volunteer at the annual Temple Emanu-El of San Diego’s ...
The Jewish Press4d
Why We Call It Megillat Esther
If Esther failed to act, Hashem would find another way to save the Jews, but she and her family line would be lost.
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Esther Smith In Digital Fraud Brouhaha
Gospel musician Esther Smith has strongly denied accusations of digital fraud made by OFM Computer World and its CEO, Dr. Debrich Jeremiah Acheampong. The company claims that Esther Smith owes ...
Northwest Florida Daily News3d
City of Mary Esther finalizes Cristobal Park plans. When will construction start?
The City of Mary Esther approved the final design for Cristobal Park, a $3 million waterfront park. The park will be built in two phases, with the first phase focusing on upland improvements like ...