Remembering a Sibling for Mourner’s Kaddish or Yizkor
“The death of a sibling too is unique. It ignites our own vivid / sense of mortality.”
Sky and Seas
This short poem is inspired by the process of creation as told in Bereshit.
Practicing Judaism With a Ball and Chain
“I strive to generate some forgiveness / for the failures of my growing up life…”
Z’man Simchateinu
“And still, here we are again / clutching to an ancient book / that has traveled through time / from bitterness to joy…”
The Grit of Grief
“When I open my mouth no
sound comes out..”
Sukkot
“Rain pours through the schach
open to the stars…”
The First Time
“My fingers reached out, / my heart longed…”
Serach HaTzadikah: An Alternative/Addition to “Eliyahu HaNavi”
A beautiful new addition to Eliyahu HaNavi
The Trees of the Talmud
“Only advice to plant first / and welcome the Messiah later…”
A Ritual For Coming Out as a Gay Man or Boy
A meaningful ritual for coming out.
