The Book of Esther
From Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist by The Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills
March 4, 2026 · 21 min
About this episode
This episode explores the themes of heroism and vulnerability in the Book of Esther and their relevance to contemporary challenges.
The Jewish holiday of Purim is centered around the Book of Esther. How does this story of heroism in the face of vulnerability relate to our own time? What can we learn about Esther that might help us face our own personal and collective challenges? www.sunnyhill.org
Topics covered
- Book of Esther
- Purim
- heroism
- vulnerability
- personal challenges
- collective challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Book of Esther
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