Why we call it Megillat Esther
Considering Mordechai's central role, it is surprising that the Megillah is named after Esther. Should it not be named after Mordechai?
Considering Mordechai's central role, it is surprising that the Megillah is named after Esther. Should it not be named after Mordechai?
Purim parallels and universal lessons from the Scroll of Esther.
The Chief Rabbi of Iran led a reading of the Scroll of Esther on the occasion of the Purim holiday.
Iranian foreign minister cites Scroll of Esther, Book of Ezra, to show Jews have nothing to fear from Iran.
A debate many thought had been resolved long ago has been revived this year for residents of a Jerusalem suburb on when to celebrate Purim.