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‘The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt’ Review: The Art of Survival
Queen Esther was a figure of inspiration to Jews who had fled from oppressive regimes. In the Netherlands, she became a ...
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Iranian chief rabbi reads the Book of Esther at the Tomb of Mordechai and Esther
Footage emerged Thursday of Iran’s Chief Rabbi Yehuda Gerami reading from the Book of Esther and dancing with students at the ...
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What is Purim? Exploring the Story of Esther and Jewish Resilience
The most well-known Jewish holiday is probably either Passover or Hanukkah. Passover is prescribed in the Bible, while ...
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Thousands gather in Hostages Square to read Book of Esther on Purim eve
Thousands come to Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on Thursday night for the Purim eve reading of the Book of Esther, which tells ...
Esther Weisman releases second children's book
Esther Weisman just released her second book. Gremlin the Sourdough Starterfollows the starter and his human as they navigate the world of baking.
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Want to be Alone With a Rembrandt and a Queen? Here’s Your Chance.
You might not instinctively pair Queen Esther with Rembrandt van Rijn, the Dutch master who invented realism in the 17th century. Yet “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt,” a delectably ...
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Redlands’ LifeHouse Theater will present ‘Esther!’
The biblical musical, written more than three decades ago by LifeHouse founder Wayne Scott, runs April 12-May 11.