feminism

Another Star/Another Queen: A Purim Spoken Word Poem

Another Star/Another Queen: A Purim Spoken Word Poem

Written and performed by Rachel Kann, this creative video (05:57) presents a feminist spoken word poem inspired by Vashti’s refusal to comply to the demands of King Achashverosh. The lyrics can be seen below. 

A Feminist Megillah Reading Ritual: Verses for Esther

A Feminist Megillah Reading Ritual: Verses for Esther

This post presents an innovative feminist ritual that some communities have adopted during the reading of Megillat Esther on Purim. Traditionally, four verses are read aloud in unison by the enter congregation for

A Feminist Ritual: Vashti & Purim Flags

A Feminist Ritual: Vashti & Purim Flags

This post presents a new Purim ritual created by Ma’yan, a Jewish feminist, social justice and leadership training program for teen girls. They created flags celebrating the courage of two female characters in

Alicia Jo Rabins: I’m Done Dressing Up – A Feminist Folk Song for Vashti

Alicia Jo Rabins: I’m Done Dressing Up – A Feminist Folk Song for Vashti

This creative animated music video features Alicia Jo Rabins singing an original fiddle tune based on the midrash that when King Achashverosh commanded Queen Vashti to appear at his feast wearing her royal crown, he

Debbie Friedman’s Shalom Aleichem with Onscreen Transliteration

Debbie Friedman’s Shalom Aleichem with Onscreen Transliteration

This video presents the operatic soprano, Rowna Sutin, performing Debbie Friedman’s original tune for Shalom Aleichem. Complete with onscreen transliterated text, this video is helpful for those who would like to learn the words