An Ode to Beloved Items
“Thank you G-d, for worn spines and fragile paper…”
On Solving the New York Times Crossword
A blessing for this momentous moment!
The Squatter
“Some time ago (I can’t say when) it leeched
into my thoughts as through a cracked wall, / a breach in my otherwise fortified mind.”
Receiving Peace
“What if we understood / that shalom swirls through the worlds…”
Culture Tornado
“As the winds throw us astray / GetA writ of divorce. Traditionally, only a man can grant his wife a get. Liberal Jews have amended this tradition, making divorce more egalitarian. out of your own way…”
A Kavannah Before Engaging in Challenging Conversations
This kavannahLit. Intention Refers both to one’s intention when performing a mitzvah or when focusing for prayer. Kavanah also refers to specific readings to help focus one's attention prior to performing an act. is for anyone who is about to engage in a challenging or difficult conversation, in any situation that stems from disagreement.
A Prayer For Democracy
“But we are the powers /that were
and are / and will be…”
Avodah in Two Parts
“We turn to our avodah, / Our Holy Service…”
A Ritual for Coming Out As A Lesbian
A new coming out ritual
What the Garden Bodes
“The lilacs, normally in bloom now,
are making a frail show of it…”
