Torah Poems
Three poems reflecting on different aspects of Torah
Soulchanger
A poem for Friday night acknowledging the transition from day to night
Slavery and the Matzah of Hope
Transforming the bread of affliction into the matzah of hope and imagining a world where all are born into freedom
A Beard-Shaving Ritual at the Conclusion of Shloshim
Focusing one’s attention on the wildness of death reflected on the face of the mourner.
Outdoor Shabbat Amidah Kavannot
Interpretive Amidah translations and meditations for recitation out of doors
El Maley Rakhamim for the Six Million (translation)
A fresh translation of the El Maley Rakhamim to remember the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust
Kosi R’vayah: My Cup Runneth Over
Watch this video or download the MP3’s to learn this chant by Rabbi Shefa Gold
The Sick Shaliach’s Prayer
Prayer for leading a service when in poor vocal health (for the day or night before leading a service)
Creating a Shushan Palace Atmosphere for your Shushan Feast
Helpful tips on creating your own elaborate palace atmosphere to celebrate Purim
When Will I Be Myself Again
A poem for shiva seeking comfort after a difficult loss
