many people often forget that Esther was intermarried (as were Moses, Joseph, and King Solomon- though he had more of a harem as opposed to one wife). but regardless of who her husband was, Esther is considered a heroine to the Jews and the King could perhaps be seen as a K’rov Yisroel (a Friend of Israel) for his actions. he may not have been Jewish, but he was willing to do a lot to ensure the survival of his wife’s people. there are many peope like that today who are dedicated to preserving Jewish continuity even if they themselves are not Jewish.

oh, and that clip is hilarious. it’s actually showing at the 92nd Street Y sometime in the near future as part of a film festival.