Zaftig
David Lehman hits a home run with this fun, smart poem that is perfect for the summer
Shopping for Grandpa’s Gravestone
In this poem, Richard Rosengarten reflects on the process of burying a grandparent
Human Words: Rav Elhanan Nir’s “Intentions for Rosh Hashanah”
Levi Morrow provides an all-new translation of Rav Elhanan Nir’s “Kavvanot for Rosh Hashanah,” and analyzes how these theological poems speak about our relationship with God and prayer on Rosh Hashanah.
The Metaphysical Balance Of The Universe
Mel Waldman’s poem reflects on the delicate balance between faith and doubt in a world filled with challenges.
These Days
A new poem by Hannah Butcher-Stell, for the Days of Awe.
The Meeting
In this poem, Harris Bor imagines the biblical meeting of Esau and Jacob.
Of Prayer in Solitude
How can one pray after sinning? In this poem, Dov Frank suggests seeking redemption in unexpected places.
Can One Delegate Holocaust Metaphors?
A Talmudic poem about Holocaust appropriation.
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