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A History of Purim | My Jewish Learning

Talmudic and Medieval Development of Purim. History of Purim. Purim, A Holiday of Reversals. Featured Articles on Purim. Jewish Holidays.

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Israeli official: Turkey agrees to return ancient Hebrew inscription to Jerusalem

The 2,700-year-old Siloam inscription, taken by the Ottomans and still held in Istanbul, marks direct evidence of Bible’s account of King Hezekiah’s tunnel-building in Jerusalem

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Wonder Woman. Captain Marvel. Today we are celebrating stories of women who save the world from dark times and bad guys.

While many critical moments in Jewish history revolve around great women, perhaps none express this theme more than the Book of Esther. The Purim story doesn’t just have a strong female lead; it’s a story that reframes the entire Biblical perspective on the power of women.

We are all familiar with Haman’s genocidal decree against the Jewish people and the salvation brought about through the heroic acts of Mordechai and Esther. But if we take a closer look, the very first decree in the story is not against the Jewish people. It is a decree against all women.

In chapter one, after the Queen Vashti’s refusal to appear before her husband, the villainous King Achashverosh, the king’s advisors are concerned:

Before Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel, There was Queen Esther - Aish.com

Esther didn’t only save the Jewish people; she transformed the power of women.

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https://www.israelhayom.com/2022/03/13/iranian-jews-acquired-tomb-of-queen-esther-and-morchai-israels-national-library-reveals/

 

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Ancient statue from 4th millennium BCE on display for first time

The unique life-sized “The Lord of the Desert” stone stele was discovered during the taking of inventory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

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Rare March snow day blankets Israel in white

The last March snowfall in Jerusalem was recorded in 2003.

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Poppy Seed and Apple Cake Recipe | The Nosher

Poppy seed cakes are popular throughout Eastern Europe and Israel. The cake is even better to enjoy the next day after ...

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Israel Awarded First Home Port for Major Cruise Line | United with Israel

This is the first time a cruise operator has designated Israel as a base of operations.

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https://www.chabad.org/recipes/recipe_cdo/aid/4660078/jewish/16-Suggested-Purim-Foods-for-Your-Festive-Purim-Meal.htm#utm_medium=email&utm_source=99_kosher_cooking_en&utm_campaign=en&utm_content=content

 

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In Jerusalem’s shuk, a brainiac distillery rethinks spirit-making

Thinkers Distillery in the Mahane Yehuda market plans to make everything from vodka and gin to rum, bourbon and tequila -- just better

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‘The Lifetime Achievement of an Affirmative Jew’: Bernard-Henri Lévy Reflects on New Film, ‘The Will to See,’ Ahead of Jerusalem Premiere - Algemeiner.com

In a passage of his new book "The Will to See," a collection of dispatches and insights garnered from his travels in war zones around the world, the French Jewish philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy reflects on the challenges of being an internationalist in a world that has increasingly turned...

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I see that Bernard-Henri Lévy just popped up in the Ukraine.

Weird how that cat always seems to show up alongside western proxy fighters in war zones, huh.

 

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What Is Passover?

Over the past 3,000 years, Passover has endured as the most celebrated and widely observed holiday in the Jewish tradition. Passover commemorates the seminal event in Jewish history — the story of the Exodus which led to the birth of the Jewish nation, Israel. In addition, the most basic and...

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Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat takes gold at World Cup in Cairo

Dolgopyat continues his winning streak after Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 and another gold in Doha earlier this month

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