Mordechai, Esther, and Vashti: What History and Archaeology Reveal
An excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book on Megillat Esther, exploring how history, rabbinic sources, and archaeology shed light on Mordechai, Esther, Vashti, and the Persian court.
An excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book on Megillat Esther, exploring how history, rabbinic sources, and archaeology shed light on Mordechai, Esther, Vashti, and the Persian court.
Two ancient traditions trace the burial places of Mordechai and Esther to Hamadan and the Galilee. This excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book explores the sources behind both claims and the mystery that remains.
An excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s commentary on Megillat Esther, exploring Midrashic testimony and physical evidence of the immense marble columns that once stood in the king’s palaces.