An exhibit at the Jewish Museum shows how the example of Esther inspired artists, artisans and even royalty in the 17th ...

A quiet Jewish girl becomes a power-wielding queen, a mighty anti ... in his private chambers, without being summoned, which both know is a capital offense. When Esther reminds Mordechai of ...

Though Esther had no desire to become queen, she was forced to enter a beauty contest the king held in order to find a new wife. Esther followed her uncle’s directive — she entered the pageant ...