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Special Shabbatot

Sabbath services throughout the year highlight upcoming holidays.

Judaism on Prostitution

Most traditional Jewish sources condemn trafficking and prostitution, but some of the messages are mixed.

What is Purim Katan?

Not to be confused with regular Purim, this minor holiday brings joy in late winter on Jewish leap years.

Contemporary Activism to Save Agunot

An activist for agunot traces her development from demonstrator to promoter of prenuptial agreements that help protect women in the event of a divorce.

Leil Purim: A Kurdish Jewish Women’s Holiday

Imitating Queen Esther, Kurdish Jewish women used to bathe in the river on Purim night.

Why Did Mordecai Refuse to Bow to Haman?

More than two millennia ago, it was not the action of one man that changed the course of Jewish history, but rather his inaction.

Confronting An Absence

Both Parashat Tetzaveh and the Book of Esther are missing some central characters.

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 ...

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