My Gratitude
“My gratitude is not for tourists.”
I Am Always Hungry
“Which letter is my own in all of TorahThe Five Books of Moses, and the foundation of all of Jewish life and lore. The Torah is considered the heart and soul of the Jewish people, and study of the Torah is a high mitzvah. The Torah itself a scroll that is hand lettered on parchment, elaborately dressed and decorated, and stored in a decorative ark. It is chanted aloud on Mondays, Thursdays, and Shabbat, according to a yearly cycle. Sometimes "Torah" is used as a colloquial term for Jewish learning and narrative in general.?”
When Sorrows Come
“Can we fill ourselves with breath / of kindness, breath of calm?”
Parshat Toldot: Dedicated to Vivian Silver
This poem is dedicated to dedicated to Vivian Silver, z”l, and her vision for peace
In the Not-So-Quiet
A poem marking the 40th day of fighting after the attacks on October 7th.
Laughter Comes from the Narrow Places
“Standing at the shore
MiriamMiriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron. As Moses' and Aaron's sister she, according to midrash, prophesies Moses' role and helps secure it by watching over the young baby, seeing to it that Pharaoh's daughter takes him and that the baby is returned to his mother for nursing. During the Israelites' trek through the desert, a magical well given on her behalf travels with the Israelites, providing water, healing, and sustenance. faced the sea to watch the threats and the pain of a million moments prior…”
Four Ways to Find Gratitude During Challenging Times: A Ritual for Your Thanksgiving Table
These four prompts offer ways to share different experiences of gratitude at your Thanksgiving table.
Sparking Hope
“sparking hope / for a engulfing glow
to illuminate all peoples / through love…”
Darkness
“Darkness is Love: / deep, endless, rapturous curiosity / ripe for the work of creation.”
Evacuation Orders
short poems for quick getaways… My ancestors left with their lives packed on their backs and gold in their teeth. —————————————— Migration stories start with a hope for something […]
