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Writing Poetry in the Shadow of War

Lynn is a white-skinned woman with short brown hair. She wears glasses and is smiling in the photo.

At all times but especially in a time of war and grief, we need literature to remind us of what it means to be human, what justice demands, where our struggles and conflicts, our strengths and hopes reside. In this free Ritualwell event, we will see how other poets have responded to disasters and conflicts Jews have faced and are facing.

Holding Each Other

Glowing heart on a beach

We’re all holding many emotions and concerns that change day by day, hour by hour. Poetry, prayer and creative expression can bring comfort and provide us with support.

Writing Our Aging Selves

two women hugging looking out a window

Write, reflect and share your creative self with the Ritualwell community in this free, open for all session.

Mussar Poetry: Writing Toward the Other

three womens hands touching on wood table

We will look at poems that not just describe but embody encounter itself, such as poetry written by people we might think of as ‘other’ and poetry in which the poem itself directly speaks to the reader.

Mussar Poetry: Writing Toward the Other

three womens hands touching on wood table

We will look at poems that not just describe but embody encounter itself, such as poetry written by people we might think of as ‘other’ and poetry in which the poem itself directly speaks to the reader.

Mussar Poetry: Writing Toward the Other

three womens hands touching on wood table

We will look at poems that not just describe but embody encounter itself, such as poetry written by people we might think of as ‘other’ and poetry in which the poem itself directly speaks to the reader.

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