Light and Shadow

a watercolor still life with a flower in a glass of water in front of a red bowl

Our eyes turn toward light, but shadows are vital in painting. Their muted tones reflect more outgoing, brassy colors of candlesticks and copper pots.   Shadows conduct a subtle life […]

The Parting Gift

A finger points to Hebrew text in a book, focusing on large green letters.

“1935, the girls are packing / for America. / Their parents will not wait
for things to get worse.”

Miracles Welcome

a table of hanukkah candles

“In the light of the candles / I hope to see a shift from all hatred, / the homecoming of all hostages…”

The Gift

two long rows of yahrzeit candles some of them lit

In this beautiful poem, the author explores her loss of innocence and search for understanding.

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

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