A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum explores the cult of Queen Esther, whose story won ... and cypress trees of ancient Persia (now mainly Iran), pretending to be gentile. An orphan, she was ...

ToI's diplomatic reporter talks about the complex historical ties between the two peoples -- and why Israel was arming Iran ...

In their defiance, they embody Purim’s hidden truth: when G-d’s name fades, His spirit surges through those who dare to act, a presence diffused in every shout, every unyielding step. What is freedom, ...

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A professional mediator, who has seen hundreds of conflicts involving parking issues, told Newsweek what the tenant should do.

Among the artwork is Warhol's portrait of Farah Pahlavi - Iran's last queen - a rare piece blending his pop art flair with Iranian cultural history. Elsewhere, Francis Bacon's work called Two ...

The woman's viral TikTok challenged societal norms, highlighting that a life without a spouse or children could be joyful.

The Jews have been confronted by Amalek throughout history, this hereditary enemy of Israel from wilderness times.

Israel's war on Gaza and the fall of Assad have rattled the region, but as history shows, there is often more continuity than ...

Historically, women have held positions of power and influence in Iran. During the Achaemenid era, Queen Mandana played a crucial role. In the Sassanid period, Queen Pourandokht became the first ...