The Parting Gift
“1935, the girls are packing / for America. / Their parents will not wait
for things to getA writ of divorce. Traditionally, only a man can grant his wife a get. Liberal Jews have amended this tradition, making divorce more egalitarian. worse.”
Miracles Welcome
“In the light of the candles / I hope to see a shift from all hatred, / the homecoming of all hostages…”
The Gift
In this beautiful poem, the author explores her loss of innocence and search for understanding.
Choosing to Survive
“There is a war going on, / with battle aims that are different…”
Eight Meditations for Hanukkah
A series of eight mindfulness meditations for each day of HanukkahThe holiday which celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its conquest by the Syrians in 165 BCE. The holiday is celebrated by lighting candles in a hanukiyah oon each of eight nights. Other customs include the eating of fried foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiot (jelly donuts), playing dreidl (a gambling game with a spinning top), and, in present day America, gift giving.
Cognitive Dissonance
“I cannot find the words / I seek…”
Prayer On Becoming a Rabbi
An original prayer delivered at a rabbinic ordination
Esa Eynay
A poem interlaced with words of prayer
A Hanukkah Candle Lighting Prayer for Difficult Times
A new Hanukkah blessing for 2023/5784.
To Love All
“Reaching just beyond we find even more loves…”
