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“I ignite a match and think of our ancestors / as though they were just upstairs…” 
Five candle holders: one holds a lit candle, the others have melted wax and are unlit, background blurred.
“May we be better ancestors than descendants, / writing a blueprint for a better future than we inherited.”
Three hands of different skin tones overlap on a world map, symbolizing unity and diversity.
“So I studied my family’s history her story / create joy in her holy days…”
A close-up of heart-shaped wooden ornaments hanging on strings with a blurred background.
“When this righteous anger rises, grant us the wisdom to use this passion with love…”
A golden balance scale outdoors with sunlight, surrounded by greenery and butterflies.
I reach to you, stumbling // on stones, on translations.
Abstract watercolor art with colorful shapes, outlines of hands, and scattered leaf-like elements on a white background.
I saw their names in our tree, but never // looked further. As a child, I knew // a few of them, but only a few.
Vintage sepia photo of five adults and one child in formal attire, posing for a family portrait.
“Let the cry of the shofar pierce our hearts and remind us of what we must do, together…”
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island with a blue sky and water in the foreground.
“Wavering candlelight / illuminates our lament…”
A single lit candle burning in the dark with a bright flame and black background.
Two new Tisha b’Av rituals created for 2025 focus on mourning and liberation.
Silver spice box, ornate kiddush cup with saucer, and braided yellow Havdalah candle in holder.
“May the power of the many outweigh the hubris of the few…”
Smiling child holding a globe, standing outside with friends on a sunny day.

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