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Crossing the Bridge from the Particular to the Universal
Crossing the Bridge from the Particular to the Universal jemerman
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This year, as Jews across the globe begin to prepare for the High Holy Days, the most sacred time of year, I personally feel a sense of deep despair and fierce urgency to enter the year of 5786 embracing the particular and the universal.
Poems of Sorrow and Hope
Poems of Sorrow and Hope jemerman
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As I wrestled with my feelings after October 7th, I found that poetry offered me an unexpected outlet. Whether reflecting on the lives lost, the joy of seeing hostages come home, or the comfort I found in our traditions, writing gave me a respite from the complex emotions I was experiencing.
Two Pockets, Two Lessons, One New Year
Two Pockets, Two Lessons, One New Year jemerman
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As the shofar’s call approaches and we step into the sacred space of a new year, we are invited to hold two truths at once: that our lives matter beyond measure, and that we are but a small part of a vast and unfolding universe.
18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults
18 Jewish Reads for Tweens and Young Adults jemerman
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Kids have plenty of ways to connect with Judaism. But one route goes underrecognized: Jewish books.
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