Topic Tags: grief

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“Count instead the growing number of cared-fors you have lost…”
a black and white photo
“There are ashes sunken within us / in places that feel too deep to touch…”
a field with clouds waving across the sky above it
“I sit beside you / as twilight turns to night…”
a full moon over mountains at twilight
A new interpretation of the Shehekhiyanu to acknowledge imperfect situations.
hands comforting hands
This ritual brings together and honors people who may be struggling on Mother’s Day.
a white rose and tealight
“Now, your breath is within me. / And Kaddish is like a love letter.” 
a collage with the words of the Kaddish and pastel watercolors
“I offer instead / my presence…”
sunbeams coming through the fog in the forest
“May the windows of our prayers / move us into the world of vision…”
a giant sunflower looms against the blue sky
A poem marking the 40th day of fighting after the attacks on October 7th.
a thunderstorm in a dark sky

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