Esther

Office of the Chief Rabbi

Chayei Sara: Is the title misleading?

A tribute to Rabbi Lord Sacks z”l.

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther reportedly set on fire

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther, located in the Iranian city of Hamadan, reportedly set on fire. Jewish groups condemn.

At it again:

Iran to convert Mordechai and Esther's tomb into Pali Consulate

Militia branch of Iranian Revolutionary Guard tried to raid historic site Sunday as revenge for Trump’s Deal of the Century.

Who tried to make a new version to the Scroll of Esther?

Dr. Yoel Finkelman talks about the uniqueness of the scroll’s illustrations in its versions across the world.

Circulating the Web: Mordecai and Esther's gravesite

Mordecai and Esther's remains are visited by Iranian Jews still living in Hamadan.

Watch: Families of terror victims emulate Queen Esther

Those who lost loved ones to Arab terror pray with public at Kotel on eve of fast of Esther, in a new call for salvation.

Rare Video of Israeli Rabbi in Iran

A rare video shows last year’s visit to the tomb of Queen Esther and Mordechai in Iran. Tehran airport officials asked him, “Pray for us.”

Fast Day in Memory of Esther’s ‘Life-Threatening Request’

Wednesday’s “Fast of Esther” is in memory of her risking her life by approaching the Persian king, her husband, to save the kingdom's Jews.

Rabbi Yosef: Prepare Women to Read Scroll of Esther

None other than former Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef rules that a woman can recite the Scroll of Esther on Purim if no man is available.