Temple B'nai Abraham Serving West Side Cleveland Suburbs
From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement
Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th
Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th jemerman
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These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.
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.
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