It’s time to talk about glass ceilings…
Queen Esther: Feminist Hero or Relic of the Patriarchy?
Queen Esther is often held up as a strong and positive role model for Jewish women, for after all, she was a Queen! But, what were Esther's tools in becoming queen? What tools are at a woman's disposal at the time of the Bible, and what tools are available to us today? We'll look at some of the Biblical and Rabbinic sources on Queen Esther, and attempt to understand how she can continue to be inspirational role model for us today.
Join Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbanit Aliza Sperling in an exploration of the Purim story, feminism, and biblical glass ceilings.
This gathering welcomes women* 12+ and learners of all backgrounds.
Svivah is dependent on the generosity of those who choose to invest in a powerful community of women. Suggested donation $18.
Refreshments will be served. Questions? Email connect@svivah.org
*SVIVAH defines "Jewish woman" as anyone wishing to be included in a circle of Jewish women. If you want to be here, we want you to be here.
Rabba Yaffa Epstein is the Director of the Wexner Heritage Program and oversees the development and curriculum for these dynamic lay leaders throughout the United States and North America who take part in the program. Yaffa has also served as a faculty member for the Wexner Heritage Program since 2015. Yaffa most recently served as the Director of Education, North America for the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies where she implemented a comprehensive educational vision for advancement of the institute in North America. A member of the faculty for Pardes since 2004, Yaffa has also taught at Yeshivat Maharat, the Drisha Institute, the Dorot Fellowship, and Young Judaea on Talmud, Jewish liturgy, Jewish law, constructive disagreement, leadership and women in Judaism. She has served as a Scholar in Residence for organizations such as Moishe House, JFNA, The Covenant Foundation, Nahum Goldmann Fellowship, Repair the World, Meorot Fellowship, KADIMA Fellowship, and the Jewish Education Project. Yaffa received Orthodox Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshivat Maharat and holds a Law Degree from Bar-Ilan University. She has lectured at Limmud Events around the world, has written curriculum for the Global Day of Jewish Learning and has created innovative educational programming for Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life.
Shannon is one of the first 100 people in the world to get her degree in positive psychology and has trained over 1500 US Army sergeants in resiliency. Her mission in life is to increase the well-being of every person with whom she interacts. She has done keynotes for Google and GE and facilitated workshops in Kenya and Bangladesh. She holds degrees from Yale, Penn and Georgetown.
Find more about Shannon Polly’s coaching, facilitation, and seminars at www.shannonpolly.com
