Historical fact: Martin Luther attempted to ban the Book of Esther (and erase it from the Bible). He was horrified that it showed Jews taking their own destiny into their own hands and defending themselves: Likewise, Below we see an (NYT) article that attempts to undermine the work of the Brandeis … [Read more...]

What just one person can do in a time of 'existential crisis' Instead of betrayal or collaboration, Esther rises to the occasion . . . of her Jewish identity. She chooses her people. י  וַתֹּאמֶר אֶסְתֵּר לַהֲתָךְ, וַתְּצַוֵּהוּ אֶל-מָרְדֳּכָי. From Chapter 4 of Esther . . . 10 Then … [Read more...]

Palace Manipulations in the District: Who is the Organ Grinder now . . . שַׁבָּת זָכוֹר Shabbat Zachor Shabbat of Remembrance (Q: What are we to remember, as time goes by)? Shabbat Zachor for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Friday, 22 March 2024 Shabbat Zachor is the Shabbat … [Read more...]

The Tribes are remembered in different ways . . . and yet the question arises: does Islam advocate rape, baby slaughter, and terror? or is it just another chapter of Murder Inc? This ^, while the Torah requires the names of tribes that long ago slipped away into a world of captivity and … [Read more...]