Purim
Project Esther
Expanding opportunities for women’s participation during Purim.
Over 100 communities coordinate women’s and partnership Megillah readings each year around the world. Project Esther gives you everything you need to join them: learn to chant, deepen your learning, and organize a reading of your own.
Learn to Chant Megillat Esther
Recordings by Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, in whichever format works for you.
The Megillah Reader
Follow the full Hebrew text on jofa.org while each word highlights as it is chanted — click any word to jump the recording there. All ten chapters, both blessings, and a trop guide.
Open the Megillah Reader All recordings on Tefillah & Torah →Apps & Audio
Prefer an app or a playlist? The Project Esther app and web recordings have you covered.
iOS App Web Version Apps Privacy PolicyLearning & Halakha
Go deeper into women and Megillah.
Esther’s Verses: Source Sheets
In addition to the four verses traditionally read aloud, some communities recite four additional verses that pertain to Esther. Bring this practice to your community with source sheets created by Rabbi Steven Exler.
Download the source sheetsHilkhot Nashim: Women & Megillah
An in-depth review of the halakhic sources relating to women and Megillah, in Volume 1 of Jofa’s Hilkhot Nashim series.
Explore Hilkhot NashimWomen Reading & Writing Megillah
Who is eligible to read the Megillah and fulfill the obligation on behalf of others? Who may write one? Phyllis Shapiro and Sara Wolkenfeld explore these questions with moderator Rachel Lieberman.
Listen to the discussionOrganize a Reading
Everything you need to run a fantastic Megillah reading.
Organizer’s Toolkit
Step-by-step guidance for planning, plus a checklist for your readers.
Guide for Organizers Reader ChecklistList Your Reading
Tell us about your community’s reading so we can help spread the word.
Submit your readingPast Purim Snapshots
A selection of photos from women’s and partnership readings around the world.
