OPINION Antisemitism is growing worse on the left. And on the right. As the annual festival of Purim arrives, Jews feel the chill of danger.

A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won the hearts of Dutch Masters and some artists today.

At the gathering, Ahasuerus asked Esther what she desired that had motivated the invitation, and she responded by inviting Ahasuerus and Haman to another party the following day.

Esther secured her place in history, joining a long, celebrated line of women who give of themselves selflessly for the good of the nation.

In the famous biblical story of Esther, the focus of the Purim holiday, a Persian ruler named King Ahasuerus faced a life-or-death crisis, one that would seem clear cut to all those with basic ...

Both uplifting and saddening, a lavish new exhibition at Beit Hatfutsot called ‘Lights and Shadows’ chronicles 2,700 years of Jewish life in Iran.

Ahasuerus joins them, and the three unbelievers set out on a strange, symbolic pilgrimage several days’ journey behind the other pilgrims.

When Ahasuerus demands that his queen dance before the courtiers unclothed so that they may also see her beauty, Vashti refuses out of personal pride, arousing his ire.

What does Purim mean? Here’s what to know about the Jewish holiday’s history, traditions, and how to celebrate.

Our Top Ten Artemisia Gentileschi Paintings Ranked Her paintings fused personal trauma with biblical and mythological narratives to create radical portrayals of strength and resistance.

Editor's Note: This column was co-authored by Rev. Trey Graham. In the famous biblical story of Esther, the focus of the Purim holiday, a Persian ruler named King Ahasuerus faced a life-or-death ...

Billionaire Miriam Adelson, one of Israel’s most ardent supporters, could transform the presidential election if she gives to Trump’s 2024 campaign like she did in 2020.