Book of Esther

Matan Emunah Essay:

Many Mentors in Megillat Esther

If we look at the Megillah characters and their behaviors, each choice and action can teach us a lesson for our own lives.

'Together we'll reverse the lot'

Agam Berger's call ahead of Purim

Captivity survivor Agam Berger calls on the public to attend a Megillah reading at Hostages Square. "Together, we will reverse the lot and bring back our 59 brothers and sisters."

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Hundreds read the Book of Esther at scene of attack

Several hundred residents of the Binyamin region held prayers and the reading of the Book of Esther where a terrorist fired on an Israeli minibus and killed an IDF soldier on Friday.

Evyatar families read Book of Esther at Tapuah junction

Zvi Elimelech Sharbaf, chairman of Nachala movement: We expect the government to allow us to immediately return to our homes in Evyatar.

Netanyahu: IDF refusals threaten foundation of our existence

PM slams soldiers who refuse to report for duty at reading of Book of Esther at Border Police base.

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Book of Esther read at MDA national center

MDA's national call center, along with responding to emergency calls, also held a megillah reading.

Why is the Book of Esther included in Tanach?

The answer is particularly apt for our times.

The Book of Esther and our totalitarian challenge

We suffer from totalitarian incursions: cancel culture, propagandized news, government surveillance, and more, as did the Jews of Persia.

Watch: Dozens at reading of Book of Esther in Tel Aviv

Dozens participate in reading of the Book of Esther led by the Rosh Yehudi movement in Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv.

Coming attractions

The minute details of the Mishkan serve as “coming attractions” of the Temples. The Book of Esther does so for the miracles of Redemption.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Netanyahu distorting the Torah

Netanyahu said before a reading of the Book of Esther that the Islamic Republic, as ancient Persia, is trying to destroy the Jewish people.

'Netanyahu, Don't give in to the Reform Movement'

Israeli organization accuses Reform Movement of siding with Israel's enemies, calls on PM to stand strong in meeting with Reform leaders.

IDF Educator defames the Book of Esther

A lecturer in the IDF's education division gives a anti-religious diatribe against the Book of Esther.

Rabbi: Women's Megilah Readings OK According to Jewish Law

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin notes that Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef himself permitted women to read the Book of Esther for other women.

Only in Israel: Knesset Brouhaha over Purim Quote

Beit Shemesh mayoral candidate claims hareidi flyer that quotes Scroll of Esther incites violence.

Would Israel's Courts Hang Haman?

Rabbi Mordechai Nagari tells Arutz Sheva the Supreme Court would 'strike down' the hanging of the Book of Esther's genocidal arch-villain.

Netanyahu and Obama Discuss Book of Esther

Netanyahu draws a scriptural parallel between Israel's face-off with Iran and Purim for US President Barack Obama.