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Judaism: Equality

Religious freedom and the story of Esther

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Overview

Haman's plot and his words in Esther 3:8, Esther's risk and Mordecai's persuasion, how the story is celebrated, life in a multi-faith society, and debates over faith schools, shechitah and circumcision.

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Key term

What did Haman plan against the Jews in the story of Esther, and why?

Key term

What does religious freedom mean for Jews living in the UK?

Who and when

Who was Esther?

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  1. 1

    What does religious freedom mean for Jews living in the UK?

    Model answer

    Religious freedom is the right to hold, practise and change one's religion without persecution. Jews in the UK are free to worship, keep kashrut and run Jewish schools.

  2. 2

    Who was Esther?

    Model answer

    Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen of Persia as the wife of King Ahasuerus. Esther hid her Jewish identity at first, on the advice of her cousin Mordecai.

  3. 3

    What did Haman plan against the Jews in the story of Esther?

    Model answer

    Haman, the king's chief minister, plotted to destroy all the Jews of Persia. Haman was angered because Mordecai refused to bow down to him.

  4. 4

    How did Haman describe the Jews to the king in Esther 3:8?

    Model answer

    Haman said the Jews' laws were different from everyone else's and they did not keep the king's laws. Haman used their different religion as an excuse for persecution.

  5. 5

    How did Esther risk her life for her people?

    Model answer

    Esther approached the king without being summoned, which could mean death. Esther said, “If I perish, I perish”.

  6. 6

    What did Mordecai say to persuade Esther to act?

    Model answer

    Mordecai asked whether Esther had become queen “for such a time as this”. Mordecai warned that silence would not save her.

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