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| Early Morning in Elul
By Ruth FogelmanThe old woman sits at the Western Wall.
Although she’s toothless and her eyes are dim,
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| Rush Hour
By Chana PermanRemind me, somehow remind me, of the eighteen days ‘till
when I, in spinning cyclone of summer
have, again, emptied writhing soaked towel mass
knotted in sand-slicked bathing gear
into the machine, it’s hum a heartbeat alongside mine,
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| The King is in the Field Awakening Scents Of Present, Past And Future
By Miriam Jaskierowicz ArmanEyes Marvel at infinite shades of color,
Highlighted Beyond The Myriads Of Infinite Shades,
Endlessly Expanding, Escalating, Increasing,
Limitless Compilations Of G-d’s Ultimate Creation... |  |
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| A Rondeau for Rosh Hashanah
By Esther Cameron"Break, shatter, blast." Too many days
This year have known the sullen blaze
And blast disfigure our design.
Our hard hearts, G-d? They're shivered fine --
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| Honey Cake and Flowers
by Oritte RudskiEvery year, when the days
Begin to shorten
And summer camp ends
Lilac-colored flowers
Bloom in my garden.
The King in His glory
Comes down to the field.
I am sure He has come
To enjoy my flowers
And comfort me as I
Struggle to bid summer goodbye. 9 Comments |  |
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| Candles
By Nell ZierCandles burning in the storm,
flickering lights, no path do they form.
Sounds of thunder that echo the night,
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| A Purim Lesson
By Sima MilgraumThe turmoil in the world this year,
Is cause of much unhappiness and fear.
Recession, bailouts, Ponzi and Mumbai,
A sense of universal instability that is hard to deny.
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| A Pickle for Purim
By Sima MilgraumFor this special Purim day, I searched for a theme to share,
A message, a lesson, a wrong to repair.
I was in a pickle, with no innovative or novel preparation,
Afraid this Purim would be without my usual mishloach manot creation. 3 Comments |  |
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| Passage to Passover
By Esther CameronSet is the table in the ancient way:
With the triumphal wine, the humble-bread,
The platters that to hungry eyes display
The story-food whose meanings we shall read.
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| Becoming Free
By Shoshana JordanAll over around the world do we reunite
Seated at the same table, friends and family
To tell the same story, way into the night... 1 Comment |  |
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| Exodus A Personal Odyssey
By Miriam Jaskierowicz ArmanEnslaved, Caged, Imprisoned,
A people bound to their G-d,
Frightened, anxious, laboring oppression
Beaten, diminished, dehumanized, degraded;
Daring diversity, dis-similar from the lot…
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| The Third Day Is Spring
by Orna WellmanWinter trees tremble with the last of chilling winds.
Twilight hangs like frost tempting frozen relief.
Brown aching branches have weathered every storm.
Bending beaten arms of black – tired arms of black.< 1 Comment |  |
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| Manna From Heaven Tu B'Shevat
By Joy KrauthammerWith every breath,
with every taste,
with all my senses,
gratitude I have and give thanks
as I discover miracles
waiting for me this morning.
I laugh with glee
as I find Your babies
in Your magical garden that I tend. 18 Comments |  |
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| The Priestly Blessing
By Miriam Jaskierowicz Arman Blanket Of Holiness Enfolds Me
Like The Presence Of Shechina (Divine Presence) Covering The Earth…
Their Powerful Voices, In Unisons Soar To The Heavens,
Opening Gates For The Earthbound Voyager's Entrance,
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| Tu B'Av
By Esther CameronDance, maidens of Jerusalem,
Dance your round and sing,
And call the lads of Jerusalem
Around your pleasant ring. 4 Comments |  |
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