 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 gravesiteMordecai and Esther's remains are visited by Iranian Jews still living in Hamadan. Families of terror victims emulate Queen EstherThose 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 IranA 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 Recalls Queen Esther’s Bravery for JewsWednesday’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 Book of EstherNone other than former Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef rules that a woman can recite the Scroll of Esther on Purim if no man is available. |
