(RNS) — It’s sad to see a carefully preserved Jewish historical tradition sacrificed on the altar of a contemporary ism. On Purim, observant Jewish men, to varying degrees, imbibe strong drink. And ...

In the Purim story as told in the Book of Esther, Vashti was ordered to show off her beauty to the king and his drunken pals (meaning, apparently, that she would be naked). She refused. The king’s ...

The holiday of Purim is popular among the Jewish community for various reasons — delicious feasting and hamantaschen, bright and colorful costumes, and festive songs and spiels abound. This night of ...

Consider the book of Esther in the Bible’s Old Testament where the story of two women is expounded in the early chapters: Queen Vashti and Esther. Vashti was a queen married to King Xerxes, and as a ...

Consider the book of Esther in the Bible’s Old Testament where the story of two women is expounded in the early chapters: Queen Vashti and Esther. From Met Gala power suits to dreamy Smurfs premiere ...