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On International Women’s Day – Here’s to The Vashtis
The real role model in last week's story deserves a shout-out today
Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Purim, Study
Esther, the Megillah, and Me
Ever since I was young, I have always felt a strong connection to Purim. For most girls at that age, ...
Bible, Personalities of the Bible, Purim
Why Crucify Haman?
Artistic representations of the Purim villain shed light on medieval Jewish and Christian interpretations of the holiday.
A Megillah Costume
What are you dressing up as for Purim?If you’re Julie Seltzer — Torah (and megillah) scribe, MJL writer, and challah ...
Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Purim, Study
Orthodox Women in St. Louis Write a Megillat Esther
Orthodox women reading Megillat Esther on Purim are a common sight in many communities, but this year, a group of Orthodox women ...
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish History, Live, Mixed Multitudes, Study
Messianic Jews in Israel
Last week, a 15 year-old boy had to have his leg amputated after being wounded by an exploding Purim gift ...
Desserts, Eat, Rosh Hashanah Food
Sfratti (Honey Walnut Stick Cookies)
An Italian Rosh Hashanah favorite.