Queen Vashti is banned for refusing to display herself—naked—in front of the kings guests at a drunken party, where all the men display their wives. She stands up for herself. Bad thing to do then and now for a woman to not be controlled by a man.
So when searching for a new queen, Mordecai finds a submissive but beautiful woman, Esther, to present to the king who will submit to all the kings wishes but still be somewhat controlled by Mordecai.
So, the moral of the story is women should be obedient to men and Esther is a hero by being obedient and an obedient woman saves all the Jews?
Sorry, but Vashti is the real hero. So, some later Jews, to diminish Vashti, start claiming she was a rabid anti-Semite, without any support.
Any wonder why so much chauvinism and suppression of women exists in the lands of the three religions of Abraham.
My Jewish girlfriend for past 25 years is my girlfriend because she is more like Vashti than Esther.
Thank you for your thoughts. This guide is meant to be an overview of the holiday, focusing on the key aspects of Purim for those who may not be familiar with it. It’s not intended as a deep commentary on gender dynamics in the Megillah. There are many perspectives on Vashti and Esther, and scholars throughout Jewish history have explored these complexities in depth. If you're interested in a discussion on those themes, there are many sources that examine Vashti and Esther through a feminist lens. But this piece is simply a broad introduction to Purim for those who may not know much about it. Also thank you so much for reading and taking the time to comment.
Some mixed messages here.
Queen Vashti is banned for refusing to display herself—naked—in front of the kings guests at a drunken party, where all the men display their wives. She stands up for herself. Bad thing to do then and now for a woman to not be controlled by a man.
So when searching for a new queen, Mordecai finds a submissive but beautiful woman, Esther, to present to the king who will submit to all the kings wishes but still be somewhat controlled by Mordecai.
So, the moral of the story is women should be obedient to men and Esther is a hero by being obedient and an obedient woman saves all the Jews?
Sorry, but Vashti is the real hero. So, some later Jews, to diminish Vashti, start claiming she was a rabid anti-Semite, without any support.
Any wonder why so much chauvinism and suppression of women exists in the lands of the three religions of Abraham.
My Jewish girlfriend for past 25 years is my girlfriend because she is more like Vashti than Esther.
I will not bother you and your readers again.
Thank you for your thoughts. This guide is meant to be an overview of the holiday, focusing on the key aspects of Purim for those who may not be familiar with it. It’s not intended as a deep commentary on gender dynamics in the Megillah. There are many perspectives on Vashti and Esther, and scholars throughout Jewish history have explored these complexities in depth. If you're interested in a discussion on those themes, there are many sources that examine Vashti and Esther through a feminist lens. But this piece is simply a broad introduction to Purim for those who may not know much about it. Also thank you so much for reading and taking the time to comment.