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“Master of Compassion, help us hold the humanity and the heartache of the Jewish people while also holding the humanity and the dignity of the Palestinian people.”
a skyline in Israel, overlooking the Sea
a withered Torah scroll
“Inspire them to turn their swords into plowshares, / to turn their callousness into empathy.” 
an activist holds a sign that says Shalom and Salaam
“To our friends and family / From the windswept Golan / To the sands of the Arava: / We hold you in our hearts”
footsteps in sand
“plant and nurture unusual seeds of courageous outreach, illogical extension of olive branches, and creative solutions based in truth, love, and mutuality, healthy self-interest and sustainability.”
a black-skinned had and white-skinned hand hold hands
“May we never forget that we are all connected, historically, relationally, energetically, and that harm to one is harm to all.”
the sun is setting in an orange sky with purple sky on top of the orange. Wildflowers appear in the forefront of the sunset.

Poem by Israeli peace activist on war with Gaza

What I talk about when I talk about love

“The detritus of hatred lies scattered.”

Across the Wadis: In Gratitude for the Ceasefire

Shalom, salaam – the only victory”

Pillars: A Prayer for Peace

“our eyes clouded / By rocket fire”

The Smoke Has Not Cleared: A Prayer for Peace

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Presence and Absence: Images of the Divine in Kabbalah

In this study of the Zohar, Rabbi Margie Jacobs will guide you in exploring the Shekhinah, the feminine, immanent, indwelling Sacred Presence, through the use of art materials and reflective writing. Four sessions starting May 7, 2024. 

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