סליחות תשפ״ד
In an original Hebrew poem for Tishrei 5785, Shoshanah Haberman addresses God directly about the pain and uncertainty of our moment.
Yom Teruah
In this poem, Avi Schild reflects on the source of the blasting cry we hear on Rosh Hashanah.
These Days
A new poem by Hannah Butcher-Stell, for the Days of Awe.
The Meeting
A new poem and introductory essay by Ben Corvo, in memory of his father.
Shopping for Grandpa’s Gravestone
In this poem, Richard Rosengarten reflects on the process of burying a grandparent
I Am Stirring the Chicken Soup in Circles and Thinking
A new poem by Hannah Butcher-Stell, on love and loss.
Zaftig
David Lehman hits a home run with this fun, smart poem that is perfect for the summer
First Fruits: A Selection of Poems on Mishnah Bikkurim 3
In honor of Shavuot 5784, Dalia Wolfson presents five new bilingual poems that explore the themes of the third perek of Mishnah Bikkurim and contemplate their possible inversion.
Living in an Old Book with Poet Haim Gouri (1923-2018)
Wendy Zierler interprets a 2015 poem by the late Haim Gouri, reflecting on the challenges of aging, and on the complex and often mournful relationship between the Jewish people, their history, and their literature.
“Filling In” and “The Poet of Auschwitz”
Two new poems by Temima Weissmann address national calamities, both past and present.