Aluph
“Of the first letter spoken, / The silence of Aleph / Held all things…”
As Our People Grieve: The Silver Platter
Rabbi David Mark offers a teaching following the deaths of six hostages killed in Gaza.
First Light: A Reflection on Rosh HaShanah & Creation
“Today, mirroring the primordial, cosmic Creation Moment, we renew this connection; / we renew and refresh ourselves with teshuvah…”
A Blessing for Transitioning a Beloved Pet Across the Rainbow Bridge
A beautiful prayer for when you say goodbye to a beloved animal companion.
Prayer on the Commencement of a Pilgrimage
“May every footstep and contemplation reveal the divine within, in whose image we are made”.
Appointment with a Nurse Practitioner
“For the length of a medical visit
my imagination roamed the wreckage of another’s mind
and hers, mine…”
A Prayer for Coming Out as A Gay Man or Boy
This prayer contains two variations.
Pomegranate Seed
“We are kernels of possibility Vessels of tart-sweet juice…”
Say Their Names
“they are far / unreachable / underground…”
My Mikveh is Gone
“My mikveh is gone and swallowed up in this dark place. Where can I find peace?”
