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Observation · March 8, 2017
You Didn’t Know There Was Another Ahasueros?
By Philologos
Starting in the 16th century, this Ahasueros has personified the legendary figure of the "Wandering Jew," symbol of the accursed Jewish people. How come?
Observation · March 22, 2016
The Book of Esther as a Manual for Jewish Survival
By Jonathan Silver
The political vision and theological insight of Esther speak compellingly to the dilemmas and opportunities of the present age.
Observation · March 18, 2016
The Anxieties of Purim
By Atar Hadari
The book of Esther and the festival of Purim mark the beginnings of the exilic world, in which the battle to remain Jewish never really goes away.