it all still applies. it's just a parable.the torah is timeless.. it was created first, the world was created for it. And so, yes, we are meant to look at our roles, and they sure have changed for all practical purposes, but even back then, Deborah the prophetess was the leader of all the Jews, she led outdoors for the sake of dignity and modesty, but she wasn't busy making cheesecake. I don't feel that the Eshet Chayil is outdated. Rather it is remarkably relevant. She is like a merchant fleet. Sounds like a CEO to me!
it all still applies. it's just a parable.the torah is timeless.. it was created first, the world was created for it. And so, yes, we are meant to look at our roles, and they sure have changed for all practical purposes, but even back then, Deborah the prophetess was the leader of all the Jews, she led outdoors for the sake of dignity and modesty, but she wasn't busy making cheesecake. I don't feel that the Eshet Chayil is outdated. Rather it is remarkably relevant. She is like a merchant fleet. Sounds like a CEO to me!