Eshet Chayil (pronounced aish-et chai-eel or eishes chayil) is generally translated as “Woman of Valor.” It’s a portion from the Book of Proverbs (chapter 31:10–31) that is traditionally sung before the Friday night Shabbat meal. The origin of the custom to sing Eshet Chayil on Shabbat is unknown, but it has been widely adopted by […]