Type: Poem

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For forming our own words of comfort about the pandemic before the recitation of Sh’ma

A person sits on a bench by a pond, wrapped in a purple blanket, surrounded by lush greenery.

“Let us transcend ourselves and be the arms / of Shekhinah

silhouette of the Statue of Liberty against a sunset

“We are each given exactly one chance to be”

A child and an adult plant a small tree together in a forest. The child holds the tree while the adult secures it in the soil.

“In the presence of true G-dly spirit / Senses become overwhelmed”

Silhouette of a person meditating on a mountain peak at sunrise, with a colorful sky and distant hills in the background.

“Because there’s so much suffering everywhere/Courage must be what you are asking us”

Colorful painted stones, one with HOPE in bold letters, surrounded by others with various designs.
“Maybe this year / You’ve been burning the candle at both ends…”
People holding hands around a candlelit dinner table with wine and plates, creating a cozy atmosphere.

a Hanukkah 2020 reflection inspired by the Jewish Studio Art Project 

Nine lit candles of various colors burning in the dark, arranged in a straight line.

“It doesn’t even matter if the miracles are true / What matters is what they stand for”

a person's hand placing an ornage and yellow Hanukkah candle into a menorah. The menorah is filled with other multi-colored candles.

“If we could pluck shards / from the dark …”

A silhouette of a person standing in a sunlit forest, surrounded by tall trees.

“She chopped and mixed from scratch”

Close-up of golden, crispy potato pancakes stacked on a plate.

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