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Judaism values privacy, but it's unclear how much.

The new tradition of waving a flag when Esther and Vashti's names are mentioned celebrates the triumph of these Purim heroines.

The relationship between the two Persian queens is integral to understanding the Purim story.

Famous for his sayings, stories and charisma, this Hasidic leader inspired a movement that is still vibrant today.

An Appreciation.

The Jewish congresswoman was a champion of women's rights, human rights, equality, peace, and social justice.

What drove Jewish women into the feminist movement?

Jonathan Safran Foer's 9/11 novel explores the dialectic between absence and presence.

Although many ancient abandoned hero stories survive, the biblical example of the story Moses has some clear points of departure.

The greatest Jewish prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Torah at Sinai, but he never entered the promised land.