Tag: "esther"

Reader, I married him

Esther, me and the “I word”

I was seeing someone who wasn’t Jewish, though it had not been my intention to get involved. In fact, I tried hard not to—as Esther did, centuries ago. Perhaps she and I had something in common. Or did we?

King Achashverosh needed a new wife. He married Esther. He didn't know that she was Jewish which was bad. Esther and her Uncle found out that Haman wanted to kill all of the Jews which was also bad. Haman was a bad, bad man.

Minnesota Mamaleh: Purim, Feminism and My Kids

I just love teachable moments, don’t you? Especially ones that lend themselves to teaching my girls how to be kick-butt adults. And if there’s finger puppets involved, all the better!