Other Things Jewish

To finish up my Hanukkah shopping, I visited one of my favorite sites for all things Jewish today, Modern Tribe. As I searched the sight for gifts I stumbled upon this tee-shirt that reminded me of one of my favorite Jewish hymns, Eschet Chayil (A Woman of Valor). In Jewish custom, men recite this hymn to their wives at the end of the week. It's a beautiful tradition.


I wouldn't have purchased this shirt on my own for two reasons. First, it's pink, and unlike most girls, the color is one of my least favorites. Second, I am able to appreciate the hymn from afar. Of course, right now, there's no one in my life to sing the song to me at the end of the week. But, luckily, I'm not in need of it; I'm reminded more and more of my strengths each day through my own current journeys. So the wait to have someone surprise me with the tee-shirt above or some other rendition of Eshet Chayil is not problematic. I suppose, at that time, I'll decide if the pink is an obstacle I am able to overcome.

Happy Hanukkah everyone.