Essence of Nisan

A summary of facts, rituals, and customs pertaining to the month of Nisan

Vigil for Agunot: Ta’anit Esther

Esther fasted and asked all the people to join her in her fast before she approached the king. Norma Josephs suggest we use Esther’s fast as an opportunity to collectively protest the injustice done to women unable to obtain a Jewish divorce (get).

Transforming Purim

Red pomegranates and green leaves are scattered across a blue background in a playful, hand-drawn style.

A guide to planning a women’s Purim program using text study, art, and activism to celebrate Purim in new ways

Verses for Esther, Verses for Mordechai

Red pomegranates and green leaves are scattered across a blue background in a playful, hand-drawn style.

In this revised tradition, we read aloud four Megillah verses highlighting Esther’s triumph alongside the customary four highlighting Mordechai’s role

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