Type: Poem

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“Take that fear, Israel, / And what threatens to shatter; / Choose to use it as a Blessing”

Rocky desert landscape with a tall, rugged peak under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

For Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and the people of Colleyville, Texas

Blue-green glass shard among smooth, gray stones, with shadows from overhead leaves.
It is a minhag (custom) of expressing gratitude to put out breadcrumbs for the birds on Erev Shabbat of Parshat BeShalakh.
A small bird eats from a persons outstretched hand on a forest path.

“I see the words of my prayers / wrap themselves around you”

Healthcare professional performing an ultrasound on a patients arm in a medical setting.

“There is nothing like death / To bring a clarity to vision.”

Silhouette of a person with raised hands against a sunset over the ocean.

“Where can wisdom be found?”

A hand gently touches wildflowers in a sunlit field, surrounded by warm, glowing light.

Poems to be read by friends surrounding the person who has miscarried before she immerses in the mikveh

Person in an infinity pool, gazing out at the serene ocean view under a clear sky.

“We call dormant brightness into being”

Lit candles surrounded by greenery on a dark wooden surface, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

“The wicks have bowed their heads low”

Black and white image of smoke rising from extinguished candles on a dimly lit table.

“Jacob gave his blessings, / although some say he faltered”

An elderly hand gently holding a younger hand in warm light.

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