Minor characters in this book include Bigthan and Teresh, and it takes place in the city of Shushan.
The volunteer organization Hadassah was named for this book's title character. Minor characters in this book include Bigthan and Teresh, and it takes place in the city of Shushan. Aside from the Song of Songs, this book of the Bible is traditionally the only one not to include the word "God." When read aloud from a megillah, this book is often interrupted with the sound of "groggers" to drown out the name of the antagonist. Its title character gains the favor of King Ahasuerus after Vashti is dismissed. Mordechai refuses to bow down to Haman in this book, but the queen's courage saves all the Jews. For 10 points, name this book of the Bible traditionally read on Purim.
The volunteer organization Hadassah was named for this book's title character.
Book of Esther