Queen Esther

Purim Themes and Theology

At its core, this festive holiday grapples with deep and even troubling themes.

How the events chronicled in the Book of Esther inspired a holiday.

How to celebrate this raucous Jewish holiday

A recipe for traditional meat dumplings.

A recipe for a vegetarian hors d'oeuvre or side dish.

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

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

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

A public relations piece for Jews?

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