The Chosen Ones

Jennie Mintz revisits the death camps in her powerful new poem for the Lehrhaus.

Imagining Passover

As we prepare for Passover, enjoy these three poems by Bruce Black meditating on the past, present, and future of our Exodus.

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.

A Life Worth Living

As Yom Kippur approaches, Bruce Black's poem touches on the simple power of a humble and earnest request for forgiveness.

The Secret Quietness

These poems present Dephy's reflections on memories, relationships, and the self.

“Filling In” and “The Poet of Auschwitz”

Two new poems by Temima Weissmann address national calamities, both past and present.

Two Poems from Knock-knock 

These poems present a reflection on mortality and memories.

When the Sea Parted

As we approach Pesach, Bruce Black's latest poem vividly retells the splitting of the sea.

Husbandry

In this poem, Ben Corvo imagines the visceral experience of surviving on Noah's Ark.

Yom Teruah

In this poem, Avi Schild reflects on the source of the blasting cry we hear on Rosh Hashanah.