Tonight We Light

Five candle holders: one holds a lit candle, the others have melted wax and are unlit, background blurred.

This kavanah was written in the wake of multiple acts of mass violence that have made our Hanukkah celebration feel dissonant and fragile.

Souls on Sunday

Wispy white clouds stretch across a deep blue sky, creating a soft and airy atmosphere.

“Blessed are the souls / As they leave the Temple of body…”

Jacob’s Coat

Ancient Egyptian wall painting showing gods, hieroglyphs, and figures in ceremonial poses.

“A coat of armor, as it were / A sling-shot and insult-repelling coat”

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