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“Today, I call for hope. / Tomorrow, I call for peace. / Forever, I call for justice”
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The poet frames the loss of life in Israel and in Gaze with this powerful liturgy
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“May there be space for history and context, may there be space for mistakes and faith, may there be space for hope…”
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“I place colors on flat surface during war – a break / from the news, from the story.”
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“Our God and God of our ancestors, help me find relief in sleep, and rise renewed in body and soul.”
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“I take it off when I get to the parking lot / and hide my Star of David, / cover my Hebrew tattoo…”
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“Engage with those who believe in the blessings of Love and Life…”
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“One day, / The court of the captives will convene / before the halls of power…”
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