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An Unetaneh Tokef* for Today

The poet frames the loss of life in Israel and in Gaze with this powerful liturgy
  • by Roberta Spivek
death, Gaza, grief, Israel, war
man bringing flowers to grave in cemetery

Lights Out

“Time for your / soul to take flight, time for your soul / to light a new star.”
  • by Elizabeth Tragash
death, grief, mourning
blue and purple galaxy of stars

Once More to the Altar

  • by Amelia Glaser
Abraham, akedah, death
The desert reaches into the sky

Prayer for Shabbat Sukkot

“The quest for wisdom, / The struggle for justice”
  • by Spencer Szwalbenest
death, justice
interior of a sukkah with table covered in blue tablecloth and sunlight creating shadows on a white wall

Death Takes a Seat Before She Takes to Flight

“It’s a wonder / How comfort arrives: / From what source?”
  • by Tiferet Welch
death, loss, mourning, parent
Death Takes a Seat Before She Takes to Flight

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Light the World: A Nia Dance Party for Hanukkah

Welcome Hanukkah through the Nia movement practice. We’ll kindle our unique candles to music by Jewish singers, followed by prompts for reflection and writing. Nia is adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Move with us on December 7, 2023.

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