Holiday The Fast of Esther The Fast of Esther commemorates the fasting of the Jewish people in response to Haman’s evil decree to murder all of the Jews of the Persian Empire. Read More
Post The Fast of Esther Jews around the world fast from sunrise to sunset on the 13th of Adar. This fast day, called the Fast of Esther, is held just before the holiday of Purim…. Read More
Post Follow Along in Hebrew to the Scroll of Esther Follow along in the text as you listen to Cantor Siegel chant The Scroll of Esther in Hebrew as it is read in synagogues throughout the world! … Read More
Post The Scroll of Esther: The Hidden Name of God The Megillah Reading Divided into ten chapters, the story recorded in the Megillah of Esther is the basis of the Jewish festival of Purim. The story is read aloud and… Read More
Post The Kingdom of Persia – The Book of Esther This map highlights Achashveirosh’s vast empire as described in the Book of Esther 1:1-2…. Read More
Post Timeless Confusion I have always been fascinated by time, perhaps because if I am left to my own devices I can live my life blissfully unaware that time exists. It amazes me… Read More
Post Finding Joy in Adar “…in the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus, pur—which means “the lot”—was cast before Haman concerning every day and every month, [until it fell on] the twelfth month, that is, the… Read More
Post Your Invincible Summer Within: A Purim Message of Hope Purim serves as a powerful reminder that joy is not confined to moments of happiness alone; it is also crucial during difficult times…. Read More