This reflection by feminist scholar, Dr. Wendy Zierler, traces her evolving relationship with the words of Eshet Chayil over the course of her life. She suggests several ways of reading the text, exploring the Kabbalistic origins, the literal reading, and how it can be applied in our modern world. More than anything, Zierler encourages readers to make it a practice to praise the valorous women (and men!) in our lives. Dr. Zierler is Associate Professor of Modern Jewish Literature and Feminist Studies at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (Reform). This article was published by The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) and shared on MyJewishLearning.com.Â