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
Miriam 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.Â
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 […]
Alone
“We are with each other.
We are not alone. / We will do what we have always done.”
My Own Thinking Heart
“I am left with only my own thinking heart / in this nightmare humanity has dreamt / for itself.”
