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The playbook Trump is following to deport protesters
The authors of Project 2025 are at it again with Project Esther, a plan that’s supposedly about fighting antisemitism.
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Why are Christians obsessed with Queen Esther?
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Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt’s Amsterdam
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What is Purim? Exploring the Story of Esther and Jewish Resilience
This vacates the queen’s throne, and the stage is set for Esther’s entry into the story. Though sometimes lost on modern readers, much of the book of Esther is clearly meant to be humorous.
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Author John Irving’s new novel, ‘Queen Esther,’ deals with Israel and antisemitism
The novel, “Queen Esther,” will be Irving’s 16th when it is published in November. Simon & Schuster, his publisher, announced ...
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John Irving's 'Queen Esther' returns readers to setting of 'The Cider House Rules'
Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that Irving's “Queen Esther” will be published Nov. 4. His novel will bring back Dr.