Episode 122: Miriam Anzovin on Power and Gender in the Megillah

In this special Purim episode, Talmudic TikToker and storyteller Miriam Anzovin joins us to talk about the darker side of the Purim story, especially the role of gender. We start with a dramatic retelling of the Megillah, with Miriam's very contemporary spin on the traditional tale. Then we take a closer look at the story's gender dynamics, which still resonate 2,500 years later. Happy Purim! Content warning: This episode includes explicit language and references to sexual assault. You can find Can We Talk? on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or your favorite podcast app. We're also on YouTube ! Don't forget to

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Episode 122: Miriam Anzovin on Power and Gender in the Megillah is an episode from Can We Talk? by Jewish Women's Archive.

This episode is 19:49 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2025.

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