megillat esther

Scribes in a Circumscribed World: From Esther to Me

Purim is the one day of the year I feel empowered in my community. The rest of the year, services ...

Did Esther and Ruth Break the Glass Ceiling? A Debate

Meesh: Back then, in biblical times, the ceiling was not glass, and I don’t think Esther or Ruth made any attempt ...

Finding My Voice Through the Book of Ruth

I have always fancied myself as a feminist. When I was in primary school, I remember arguing with one of ...

Megillah, Matzah, and Equality

This is an exciting time of the year to be an observant Jew. The religious momentum in the months of ...

Purim: Not So G-Rated

When I think of the Purim holiday, I tend to think of noise-making, carnivals, costumes, and cookies. It was definitely ...

Esther, the Megillah, and Me

Ever since I was young, I have always felt a strong connection to Purim. For most girls at that age, ...

Tears and Empowerment on Purim

Crying isn’t supposed to be part of Purim. Maybe it’s okay if you’re six and having a sugar-induced meltdown right ...

An Old Shul Still Paving the Way

It is funny to celebrate the 120th anniversary of our synagogue when Judaism tells us that 120 years should mark ...

Reading Esther and Coming of Age

The story of Esther teaches us many things, amongst them, that timing is everything.This year, the women’s Megillat Esther reading ...

A New Purim Hero?

This year on Purim, several minyanim in the U.S. and in Israel will be reading the Megillah with a twist. ...