Purim

The Book of Esther tells the story of a woman named Esther who risks her life to save the Jewish people from genocide, ultimately leading to the Jews slaughtering their enemies. This tale, however, lacks historical validity and sharply contradicts known historical sources. The Book of Esther is notably absent from the Dead Sea Scrolls. Additionally, distorted versions of the story are prevalent in Iran that diverge from Jewish sources and lack any credible foundation.