In the Scroll of Esther, revenge is a powerful theme, but just as clearly one that leads to confusion and tragedy.

Israel is back at war, a war they should have and could have finished months ago. The situation we are in today is far from ...

Maimonides’ view indicates that while Amalek is viewed collectively, this is still a result of active threatening behavior. Being of genetic descent from Amalek does not doom one to execution; it is ...

Amalek rejects Hashem’s connection to this world or any connection between the spiritual and the physical. Essentially, Amalek denies Hashem’s control of this world and the ability for man to upli ...

That, to me, is Amalek. The concept I wasn’t familiar with. The kind of evil which is transcendent and irrational. The kind of evil which can be found throughout history in many texts and stories.

Our enemies spread lies about Israel, portraying the victim as the aggressor. We must counter these lies with truth, ...

If there is a message for this Purim, for this moment in history, it is this the story of the Jewish people is not just a ...

The Haftorah of Parshat Zachor states: "So says Lord of Hosts: I remembered what Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him on the way, as he went up from Egypt. Now go and strike Amalek and ...

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Purim and Jewish-Christian dialogue. Purim starts tonight and ...

The Torah's juxtaposition of Amalek (seeking destruction) and Yitro (offering wisdom) teaches us that protection and engagement aren't mutually exclusive.