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For Progressive-minded Jews, a New Take on the Classic Book of Esther

Although the story - traditionally told at Purim - remains the same, changes to the rituals surrounding the Megillah reading are recommended.

16.02.2014 | 20:03

An egalitarian version of the Book of Esther? If such a thing does exist, says Yizhar Hess, executive director of the Masorti...

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