Why Is Everyone So Angry in Shushan?
A City of Rage The saga of Megillas Esther was swathed in gripping drama and swirling palace intrigue. Former queens were deposed, and newly-minted ones
A City of Rage The saga of Megillas Esther was swathed in gripping drama and swirling palace intrigue. Former queens were deposed, and newly-minted ones
Judaism has a rich and storied tradition of philanthropy. As people of moral spirit, we venerate acts of charity and personal generosity. Avraham—the founder of
Can morality exist outside of religion? This question has been debated throughout history, addressed by ancient philosophers such as Plato and Socrates, as well as
Shabbat experience is seminal to Jewish identity. By reenacting Hashem’s original schedule and ceasing from work on the seventh day, we acknowledge Him as Creator
Just as our desert journey began, an old enemy reappeared, hoping to thwart our entry into the land of Israel. Esav’s family was still bristling
The night had finally arrived … After centuries of persecution and brutal tyranny, the night of our liberation was finally here. Moshe hastily delivered divine
Moshe was hand-selected to liberate us from Egypt and to introduce Hashem to a human audience which had previously ignored Him. Moshe possessed an impressive
Moshe — our greatest leader — would, one day, scale the heavens and split the seas. A young stutterer evolved into one of the greatest
Yaakov’s death unleashed fear and terror amongst the brothers. Free of the restraining influence of his father, Yosef would certainly avenge his sale as a
How could they? How could such moral people — who founded an ethical lifestyle of kindness and compassion — act so cruelly toward one another.
The heroic Maccabee warriors defended our country, restored our national pride and renovated our vandalized mikdash. Additionally, they defended us against a subversive Hellenist culture
Many Jews who were raised in Christian countries developed a strong distaste for the holiday of Christmas. We suffered through the month of December, which