Eishet Chayil - Woman of Valor
This book is adorned with the beautiful artwork of Israeli artist Lia Baratz. This work of wisdom and beauty is a fitting homage to the Jewish women. It is designed to be accessible enough for the Bat Mitzvah girl, yet rich with scholarship and citations that will be new to seasoned students of Torah. Through the lens of King Solomonâs poem Eishet Chayil, this book tells the story of twenty-four heroines of Jewish history. From well-known figures like Sarah and Queen Esther to the lesser-known, like Michal and Tzlelponit. Meet Naamah, the musician who transcends the corruption of her day; Yocheved and Miriam, the midwives who defy the all-powerful Pharaoh; Chanah, who shakes heaven and earth to have a child; Serach, who stands up to the powerful general Joab and saves a town from destruction; Bruriah, the Talmudic scholar whose words of consolation are cited to this day. Drawing on thousands of years of Jewish scholarship from across the globe, with an emphasis on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this book offers a multifaceted exploration of the poemâs meanings. Discover how Eishet Chayil is simultaneously a tribute to individual greatness, an ode by Abraham to his wife Sarah, as well as an allusion to Judaismâs greatest women. Eishet Chayil comes in a beautiful lavender slipcase. It makes a lovely and meaningful gift. |