Evergreen

Medieval Jewish Culture

In Muslim and Christian lands.

Purim 2026

In 2026, Purim begins at sundown on Monday, March 2 and ends at sundown on Tuesday, March 3.

The Holocaust: Responding to Modern Suffering

The events of the Holocaust put the problem of suffering at the fore of Jewish theological discourse.

Thriving in the Diaspora

Persian Jewry can serve as a role model for Jews who live outside of the Land of Israel.

Special Purims

Local celebrations echoing the Purim theme have been instituted by communities throughout Jewish history.

Where Was God?

The "hidden God" of the Purim story can serve as a model for God's role in the modern world.

Josephus’s Version of Esther

A public relations piece for Jews?

Purim Foods

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.

Infidels with Benefits

Jews in the Medieval Islamic Empire

Jewish Resurrection and Organ Donation

The misguided belief that one needs all body parts intact to be resurrected may contribute to the poor rate of organ donation--even for Jews with otherwise untraditional beliefs.

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