The Myth of Esther
The romanticizing of Esther helped to create a culture where women are still seeking to win men’s favor while being dehumanized, and men are given a free pass to be perverted.
The book of Esther is not about a submissive woman. But rather it is about two women who stand up to a tyrant. When we study the book of Esther, we realize that it is a story that gives all women hope.
A New Rabbi: Starbucks
Two weeks ago, two black men walked into Starbucks. Minutes after they walked in, an employee from Starbucks called the police to have them removed. Starbucks recognized that this was not an isolated incident and responded by taking responsibility. The organization announced that they were going to shut down their stores to host a training for their employees.
