Unetaneh Tokef Upended
Dedicated to Linda Hirschhorn and inspired by her sermon on Unetaneh Tokef 5765
Tefilat Haderekh, A Prayer for the Journey
Every journey in life leads into the unknown.
In Sadness There is Life
“We remember the sadness of death
Yet we are blessed with life to hold the memory…”
Twilight of Tisha B’Av: A Meditation
“Help us navigate the rocky shores
that beckon us to shipwreck our lives in grief forever.”
A Prayer for Going Back to School
A blessing to send off your kiddos with love as they return to school.
Psalm 22 for Tisha B’Av
“Open Your souls and soak in the sound…” This original song is inspired by Psalm 22 (4:40)
Breached: A Poem for Tisha B’Av
“Only when you stand alone will you know who you truly are…”
In Every Generation: A Lamentation
“We will weep through as many nights as we must…”
Jonah and Noah
“Who will I be / as this stormy year unfolds?”
Tisha B’Av
“I will teach you the melody
of my Echa,
together we will sit on the ground
and mourn for the peace of JerusalemLit. City of peace From the time of David to the Roman destruction, Jerusalem was the capital of Israel and the spiritual and governmental center of the Jewish people. During the long exile, Jews longed to return to Jerusalem and wrote poems, prayers, and songs about the beloved city. In 1967, with the capture of the Old City, Jerusalem was reunited, becoming "the eternal capital of Israel." Still, the longing for peace is unfulfilled..”