Banish Darkness, Bring on the Light (Hanukkah 5784)
“The hills of Judea howl with anger. My heart burns like the end of a match…”
The Vigil
“She’s 19 years old, / younger than my children, / older than my grandchildren: Noa Marciano…”
How to Settle Down at the End of the Day
This poem shares the way that reflecting on acts of kindness before bed can lead to a peaceful sleep.
To Not Lose Hope
“we remind ourselves / of eternal light at the core / of the universe”
My Gratitude
“My gratitude is not for tourists.”
I Am Always Hungry
“Which letter is my own in all of Torah?”
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…”
