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Esther in America

Hosted By: London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS)

From the American Revolution to the fight against slavery, from early American Zionism to contemporary politics, the story of Esther has played an unexpected role. Join the London School of Jewish Studies as they unfurl how America has long seen its own story through the prism of Purim.

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