Take on a mantle of light
and observe the magic of the pear blossom,
white link between winter and spring,
the unlikely arrival of bees,
of hummingbirds with red throats,
and lone wolves in tune with the moon’s phases.
We cast lots with ourselves,
invent laughter and surprise,
kibbitz with holy clowns at the carnival
and emerge from childhood once again.
There is always hope in Adar:
EstherHeroine of the Purim story and Megillat (the scroll of) Esther. She is married to the king by her cousin Mordecai and ultimately saves her people from execution. chooses her words and enters the king’s chamber.
MosesThe quintessential Jewish leader who spoke face to face with God, unlike any other prophet, and who freed the people from Egypt, led them through the desert for forty years, and received the Torah on Mt. Sinai. His Hebrew name is Moshe. throws his staff before Pharoah.
You are encouraged to betrothe yourself
to a tree of your choosing
and invite it to your dance.
