Susan Grossman, a male version of "Eishet Chayil" in Seek Her Out by Elyse Goldstein, p.28

Original Text:

A good man who can find him
he is worth far more than rubies
never lacks for gain
he shares the household duties
and sets a goodly example
he seeks a satisfying job
and braces his arms for work
he opens his mouth with wisdom
he speaks with love and kindness
his justice brings him praises
he raises the poor, lowers the haughty.

Translation:

Suggested Discussion Questions:

1. What traits does Grossman attribute to a man of valor? How are there traits different than those in the original (Proverbs 31)?
2. How does this man balance his home life and public life? How do you balance these in your own life?

Time Period:	Contemporary (The Yom Kippur War until the present-day)
Type:	Prayer and Poetry
Categories:	Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Keywords:	women, men, Gender
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