Poetry

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

A new poem by Janet Kirchheimer, on losing a father.

In this poem, Harris Bor imagines the biblical meeting of Esau and Jacob.

In this poem, Avi Killip reflects on the burning of sacrifices on the altar.

In this poetic tale from Marina Zilbergerts's recent poetry book You Were Adam (Wipf and Stock), a learned and passionate woman struggles with her yetser hara, nicknamed "Wicked." The yetser is imagined as a fantastic character who accompanies her through Jewish Toronto's banal suburbia. "Wicked '' is a sympathetic and tragic apikores who knows how to get her where it hurts, but he also speaks the truth. He is a careful social observer present with her at all times. From going on weekly shopping trips, being in shul, to more intimate moments, this demonic character becomes her unlikely friend. In an ironic twist, the lessons taught to her by her yetser help her embark on the path of repentance.

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

David Lehman hits a home run with this fun, smart poem that is perfect for the summer

Mel Waldman’s poem reflects on the delicate balance between faith and doubt in a world filled with challenges.