The Book of Esther is unique because it focuses not on God, but on what human beings can do - and must do - in the face of terrifying political events.

Kerry could put pressure on the Palestinians and Jordanians to cease anti-Israeli incitement and indoctrination. Now that would be pressure well applied.

Efforts by the US-led coalition to hit ISIS in its pocket by destroying cash warehouses appears to be taking some effect, and though this may weaken ISIS, experts believe this is not exactly a death-blow to the terror organization.

Islamic State influence is spreading rapidly across the globe, and it remains the strongest terrorist organization, the UN warned in a new report.

Our spirit has been hijacked. We are afraid to stand up and say: Your values are not our values; your morals are not our morals; your ethics are not our ethics.