Book of Esther
Where to Stream Megillah Reading for Purim
Where to find an online reading of the Book of Esther.
Will the Real Esther Please Stand Up?
The heroine of the Purim story is portrayed in contradictory ways in the biblical book that bears her name.
Queen Esther: Destiny’s Child
The Purim story is a reminder of our essential power for human agency.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Purim
From Esther's vegetarianism to the Jewish leap year, things that might surprise you.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Are Esther and Mordecai Buried in This Iranian Tomb?
The purported burial site of Purim's Persian queen was a pilgrimage site for Iran's Jews.
All About Esther
The book of Esther is not a historical document in the usual sense--but that doesn't undermine its importance as a religious book in the Jewish canon.
