Before Erev Yom Kippur

In this poem, Mel Waldman considers life and its tribulations over coffee.

Shopping for Grandpa’s Gravestone

In this poem, Richard Rosengarten reflects on the process of burying a grandparent

Boardwalk Closed (April 2020)

Hillel Broder reflects on the edges in life, in his latest poem for the Lehrhaus.

The Meeting

A new poem and introductory essay by Ben Corvo, in memory of his father.

What Sons Receive: A Collection of Poems

In What Sons Receive: A Collection of Poems, Yael Unterman’s poetry delves into the identities of biblical figures to explore themes of family, love, and betrayal.

נמשלת ללבנה

נמשלת ללבנה ניסן תשפ׳ו שושנה הברמן והוצאתי והצלתי וגאלתי .ולקחתי כאיילת השחר שבקע אורה ,כך היא גאולתן של ישראל ,בתחילה קימעא קימעא כל מה שהיא הולכת .היא רבה, והולכת ?היינו כחולמים -בזמן שהרועה תועה .תועין אחריו -אבל אפילו בצל...

Tosefta

Poetry from Zohar Atkins.

What Did the Heavenly Ministers Do?

Zohar Atkins offers poetic reflections on Tisha be-Av on high.

HOLD ON TIGHT 

In this poem, Yehudit Sarah Waller describes the struggle to maintain routine amid upheaval.

Old Mr. Kohen

In this poem, Julian Alper reminisces about the legacy of an old man who used to sit beside him in synagogue.