Type: Poem

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“She’s 19 years old, / younger than my children, / older than my grandchildren: Noa Marciano…”
a photo of many candles
This poem shares the way that reflecting on acts of kindness before bed can lead to a peaceful sleep.
bed in a dark room
“we remind ourselves / of eternal light at the core / of the universe”
view of earth from space
“My gratitude is not for tourists.”
a gratitude journal and pen
“Which letter is my own in all of Torah?”
a person walks in a field of light
“Can we fill ourselves with breath / of kindness, breath of calm?”
birds fly towards each other against a blue sky
This poem is dedicated to dedicated to Vivian Silver, z”l, and her vision for peace
a protest for peace
A poem marking the 40th day of fighting after the attacks on October 7th.
a thunderstorm in a dark sky
“Standing at the shore Miriam faced the sea to watch the threats and the pain of a million moments prior…”
the parting of the sea
“sparking hope / for a engulfing glow to illuminate all peoples / through love…”
the moon looms over the mountains in a deep blue sky

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