Sky and Seas
This short poem is inspired by the process of creation as told in Bereshit.
Practicing Judaism With a Ball and Chain
“I strive to generate some forgiveness / for the failures of my growing up life…”
Z’man Simchateinu
“And still, here we are again / clutching to an ancient book / that has traveled through time / from bitterness to joy…”
The Grit of Grief
“When I open my mouth no
sound comes out..”
Sukkot
“Rain pours through the schach
open to the stars…”
The First Time
“My fingers reached out, / my heart longed…”
Serach HaTzadikah: An Alternative/Addition to “Eliyahu HaNavi”
A beautiful new addition to EliyahuElijah is a biblical prophet who is said never to have died. There are therefore many legends associated with Elijah. In the Talmud, unresolved arguments will be resolved when Elijah comes. He will herald the coming of the messiah. In Jewish ritual, Elijah is a liminal figure, arriving at moments of danger and transition – at a brit milah, a chair is put out for him, a cup is poured for Elijah at the Passover seder, and he is invoked at havdalah. His Hebrew name is Eliyahu. HaNavi
The Trees of the Talmud
“Only advice to plant first / and welcome the Messiah later…”
A Ritual For Coming Out as a Gay Man or Boy
A meaningful ritual for coming out.
A Kavannah for Psalm 150
“praise YahA name for God, as in "halleluyah" – praise God. Some people prefer this name for God as a non-gendered option. in the sunlight that filters through the window..”
