Why They Met Rahab First
As the haftarah of Parashat Shelah approaches, Abe Mezrich presents a poem that traces an intriguing textual connection between Rahab and Jocheved.
Poets Are Purim Jews: On Contemporary Poetry’s Inexplicable Obsession with the Ordinary
Poet Yehoshua November notices a defining characteristic of contemporary poetry—fixation on the ordinary. In light of Hasidic theology, November argues that appreciation for the holiness of the ordinary underlies Megillat Esther and the celebration of Purim.
Blackbirds
Zohar Atkins weighs in on contemporary anti-Semitism “culture wars” through the unique lens of poetry.
Two Poems from Knock-knock
These poems present a reflection on mortality and memories.
Korach
A poem on parshat Korach by Zohar Atkins
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.
Dance Lessons for Jews
In this collection of poems, Baruch November explores the longing for spiritual connection in a modern society.
Flood
As the year turns from Elul to Tishrei, enjoy Ben Corvo's collection of poems relevant to the High Holiday themes and liturgy.
Halakhic Poet? Translating the Rav for a Generation that ‘Knew not Joseph’
Aryeh Klapper with some new translation-stylings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's Halakhic Man.
A Year in Review – 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, the Lehrhaus team is proud to feature some highlights from our contributions this past year. Yet again, we have published at least one hundred original pieces across a wide variety of genres.
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