Lilith Salon
Sunday, October 19, 2014 • 25 Tishrei 5775
7:30 PM - 9:00 PMHome of Lauren & Peter Meyer, 12 S Mountain Ave Apt 28 Montclair
Let’s try something different! In the summer edition of Lilith, there’s a modern midrash (story) Lot’s Wife, based on the Biblical tale (You remember – she’s turned into a pillar of salt.) The original story is quite disturbing. The modern tale is the author, Michal Lemberger’s attempt to create a different version.
We’ll all benefit from reading the original, as well as the story in Lilith. The original text is in the Book of Genesis, parshat Vayera, chapter 19 (lines 1 – 30.) The story, Lot’s Wife, is found in the summer edition of Lilith, Volume 39 #2. I think if we read both versions, we’ll have a fascinating discussion, comparing and contrasting!
Below are some food for thought questions and focus points
THE BIBLICAL TEXT
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Who actually arrives at Sodom?
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What is your first impression of Lot?
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When does that impression change?
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Why would Lot make his “offer” to the men of Sodom?
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What role does Lot’s alien status play in this?
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Who saves the strangers?
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What role does Lot’s wife play in the story thus far?
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Why do you think Lot’s wife looked back?
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To which other Biblical story does this tale remind you?
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For the complete story, also, read verses 30– 39)
LOT’S WIFE (THE MODERN MIDRASH)
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Still without a name, what role does Lot’s wife have in this story? (not counting the ending)
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Who’s missing from the story? Why?
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What is the basis here for possible ill will between Lot and the townspeople? Does that change the heinous nature of the crime?
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What role did “honor” play in both stories? What role does “honor “ play in many countries today? Why are honor killings still happening?
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What did you think of Lot’s wife’s final act?
6. In the end, what made her cry?
7. In this story, who is the savior?
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