Book of Esther
Power Suits
Dressing up is a crucial element of the Purim celebration—as well as a powerful piece of the Hunger Games trilogy of young-adult novels
Home Away From Home
The Book of Esther, which chronicles the story of Purim, has special resonance for Jewish communities thriving in Diaspora
Unmasked
Has Purim replaced Passover as the best holiday vehicle for expressing individual Jewish identity?
Sundown: Talmud OKs Obama’s Bow
Plus against ‘going Muslim,’ Israel’s defenders, and more
Excerpt: Solomon’s Island
The Internet says the Lost Temple of Israel is hidden in the South Pacific. A reporter went to investigate.
When Berlin Meant Business
Berlin was once home to 50,000 Jewish-owned businesses. A historian is now obsessively reconstructing their demise.
In Praise of Dairy Restaurants
A visit to B&H Restaurant on Second Avenue brings back memories of milchig establishments of yore
Curse of the Survivor
Singer Vera Gran was haunted by allegations of Nazi collaboration. A new book asks if survival made her guilty.
