Esther was from Persia. She was a beautiful Jewish woman who became a heroine for saving the Jews from extinction — the reason why Purim is celebrated each year. Movies that have portrayed the story ...

Within the bounds of a very traditional culture in which women were encouraged to take a back seat to their husbands and brothers, Esther proved that women, too, can make a difference. This essay ...

The Book of Esther tells the remarkable story of a Jewish orphan who became Queen of Persia and saved her people from genocide through courage and divine providence. Esther’s bravery in approaching ...

It all started with a party. Achashverosh, the king of Persia in the mid-300s B.C., got drunk and ordered his wife Vashti, renowned for her beauty and a direct descendant of Nebuchadnezzar, to show up ...

Remember Esther, the “Queen of Persia” contestant who scored big points with the audience — and the king — when she touched his scepter (no innuendo intended) during the final date round? Well it ...

FORT SILL, Okla., March 31, 2016 -- Queen Esther, wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, holds a revered place in Jewish history. She risked her life to stop the king's second-in-command from annihilating ...

Sight & Sound Theatres will be premiering the original stage production, “Queen Esther” on March 14. The Old Testament story is set in the opulent world of Persia and like most Sight & Sound ...

This weekend marks the Jewish celebration of Purim. And with Purim the biblical book of Esther comes to mind. This Cinderella-like story tells how a beautiful Jewish orphan girl named Esther is chosen ...

The joyous festival of Purim, which begins Saturday night, commemorates the deliverance of the Jews of ancient Persia from danger. So why not celebrate with a menu that honors that? Persian cooking ...

You may know that Queen Esther is the heroine of the joyful holiday of Purim, which begins Wednesday evening. She was the beautiful Jewish woman selected by the King of Persia to be his wife. After ...