Read: During Elul
September 18, 2024
Cathleen Cohen’s poem and watercolor painting are a call to rise above the fear that divides us and truly see our fellow human beings.
Cathleen Cohen’s poem and watercolor painting are a call to rise above the fear that divides us and truly see our fellow human beings.
This poem by Rabbi Yael Levy reads like a shofar blast, a spiritual wake-up call to hear the wisdom within.
Rabbi Bec Richman teaches how the rituals of Elul, specifically hearing the shofar blast, rouse us from our routines, awakening us to take stock and set intention in advance of the High Holidays.
In this piece, developed in a Ritualwell Mussar poetry workshop, Bryan Schwartzman connects the pain of losing a family member on 9/11 with seeing the loss of life in Israel and Gaza — and makes an unexpected human connection.
Rabbi Shelly Barnathan’s poetic words of condolence to mourners speak powerfully to this raw moment.
Using the Yiddish word for wander, this experimental immersive theater piece and walking meditation uses a Ladino song to craft a soundscape that engages the listener’s heart and mind. It borrows from the tradition of walking around the block at the end of shiva.
Rabbi Jill Hammer offers a feminist Tisha B’Av tale, one that may help us find new appreciation for the beauties of the world, even as we mourn the sorrows.
With immigration sure to be a key election issue, the Tisha B’Av lament serves as a reminder for Jews everywhere to care for immigrants, refugee issues and asylum seekers.
Amy Kopkin Atkins’ prayer for welcoming Shabbat can set you on “a journey of awakening the best version” of yourself.
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