It should raise concerns right away that the document treats the story of Esther as historical. Most biblical scholars agree that the story is apocryphal, or at best allegorical. Only the most ...

Jan. 20, 2025, honors Martin Luther King Jr. In one of his sermons he said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, ...

Which brings me to Queen Esther, who as a strong, assertive Persian Jewish woman, certainly broke some barriers. The story of Purim takes place in Shushan, an ancient city in Iran. Like so many ...