Esther must keep her Jewishness a secret, which raises the question - was she able to keep kosher and how did she do it? And what does this devious diet have to do with hamantaschen, the traditional triangular Purim treat we still eat? Explore ancient Biblical texts and commentaries that reveal the origins of Purim holiday food traditions. We will also reflect on modern relationships with food as a marker of private and public Jewish practices.

Kohenet Shamirah Bechirah aka Sarah Chandler is a Brooklyn-based Jewish educator, artist, activist, healer, and poet. She teaches, writes, and consults on issues related to Kabbalistic dreamwork, earth-based spiritual practices, mindfulness, and farming. As the CEO of Shamir Collective, she coaches high-profile and emergent artists, musicians, and authors to weave portals for the next stage of creativity. As a third generation Bostonian, she is thrilled to return to her homeland of Beantown to share Torah with the locals.