(The king of Persia in the book of Esther, the legend of The Wandering Jew, and entomology; February 2010)
Tag: Purim
Bananas—For blessing, not for slapstick, even on Purim
(Botanical basis of the blessing said before eating a banana; March 2008)
A tree that helps animals prepare for Purim?
(Elephants and the marula fruit; March 2008)