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A poem to mark moments in a year of mourning.
hourglass and calendar
“All that remains to me / of my family’s life in Ukraine… / are four silver kiddush cups…”
The Story That Could Heal
“This is the yahrzeit of the Life we lived before”
young man in black t-shirt and pants shown from behind standing at curtained window, parting the curtain and looking outside. Curtain is a gauzy white and there is a black area to the right, creating a stark white and black effect to the scene.
“Blessed burning of yahrzeit candle’
lit candle, thick and white, next to white petal on wood table against black background

“I found a pair of dress shoes I had long forgotten / caked with mud / hidden away in the back of my closet”

Yahrzeit for My Father

“The yarzeit light shines with the light of their souls”

Yahrzeit Light Prayer

“Shekhinah – Divine Presence, may You comfort us”

Memorial Prayer for Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Baby Loss
Remembering the Organ Donor

“To remember these words / not only / when we lie down in slumber”

folded white fabric in shadows

The Reconstructionist Network

Light the World: A Nia Dance Party for Hanukkah

Welcome Hanukkah through the Nia movement practice. We’ll kindle our unique candles to music by Jewish singers, followed by prompts for reflection and writing. Nia is adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Move with us on December 7, 2023.

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