Alieza Salzberg's guest appearances

Alieza Salzberg

Live @ Drisha: Purim

Megillat Esther

Wendy Amsellem

Aaron Koller

David Silber

Shira Hecht-Koller

Miriam Gedwiser

Yitzhak Berger

OwlTail

The rabbinic interpretation of Megillat Esther adds many layers to the narrative of Queen Esther, including the love triangle between Esther, Achashverosh and Mordechai.  We will learn these midrashim and seek to understand the rabbinic motivation to develop this romantic plot twist.  We will explore the rabbinic model of female leadership and the questions surrounding the relationship between the female and male hero of the tale.

Alieza Salzberg on Playing with Sexuality and Gender in Megillat Esther