Topic Tags: war

This powerful poem was written during the Yom Kippur war in 1973.

“Today, I call for hope. / Tomorrow, I call for peace. / Forever, I call for justice”

The poet frames the loss of life in Israel and in Gaze with this powerful liturgy

“May there be space for history and context, may there be space for mistakes and faith, may there be space for hope…”

“I place colors on flat surface during war – a break / from the news, from the story.”

“Our God and God of our ancestors, help me find relief in sleep, and rise renewed in body and soul.”

“I take it off when I get to the parking lot / and hide my Star of David, / cover my Hebrew tattoo…”

“Engage with those who believe in the blessings of Love and Life…”