As we prepare to trace the world’s beginnings, may we choose life
A piece shared at a vigil for Charlottesville which advocates for continued fight against white supremacy
“Who would dare / to demand justice”
Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief: a ritual for mourning the death of those we do not know during the High Holidays
A poem commemorating the victims of the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando
Mourners’ Kaddish for all who have been killed by gun violence
A series of prayers to be said after Mourner’s Kaddish, specifically mourning the nine souls murdered in the Charleston church, adaptable for any service to mourn victims of racist violence
Discover how Jewish folklore and personal memory can spark new poetry—join this creative immersion with poet Susan Comninos.
Give voice to your own stories through the timeless power of myth and writing.
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