The Purim holiday is a part of biblical history that dates back over 2,500 years ago and commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian Empire from Haman’s plot to annihilate them, as recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther.
A Persian Princess is a charming, modern Purim story that highlights the legacy of Persian Jewry.
The Purim story reminds us that since ancient times individuals have had to navigate different identities. Masks and crowns symbolize the concept of “code‐switching,” or the ability to navigate different cultural spaces. (Free registration required.)
This Purim you can cook up a global feast of hidden culinary treats that not only put a smile on people’s faces but make them think.
For most Jews, Purim and the story of Queen Esther provide the community with an opportunity to celebrate Jewish survival. For me, Purim and Esther bring me back to my hometown of Shiraz and the steps I, like Esther, took to stay true to myself.
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Celebrate the deep Jewish history of ancient Persia and modern Iran, and discover the continuing relevance of the story of Purim.
