megillat esther

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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