When Words Seem to Fail: Draft a Poem
Poetry may not fix the world, but reading and writing poems can absolutely be a balm for the soul.
Hanukkah Night #3: Music & Poetry
Tonight we light the 3rd candle for Hanukkah. Each night we are responding to a different question related to how we bring light into the world. Our question tonight is: What 3 musicians, poets, or artists inspire you? This past year has been challenging, as we have continued to live in the unknown. Seeking inspiration …
Blessing For Those Who Stand Up
Bless you for facing the darkness and bringing light, for choosing kindness and reaching out to others who are suffering… Bless you for taking breaks, practicing necessary self-care, and trusting that others in the far-flung community of righteous souls will carry the burden while you rejuvenate.
Prayers Alone Are Not Enough
Prayers alone didn’t get us out of Egypt. No, we stood up and walked out of Egypt… Change comes when we move, act, rise up, stand up. Our country must take action against the gun epidemic.
truth that cleanses: a poem-prayer #MeToo
A prayer-poem I wrote after reading and listening to the stories being uncovered now, some being told for the first time. When the truth is revealed, healing can begin. It’s not always easy to listen, but we all need to develop the courage to keep opening up, sharing, and listening. The process includes healing the …
prayer-poem #metoo
Blessed are those who reveal painful truths. Poetry by Rabbi Jill Berkson Zimmerman with thanks to Rabbi Riqi Kosovske.
healing prayer #MeToo
Strengthen those who finally speak up, Create safety for stories to emerge, Embolden our community to examine itself, Shine the light on abusive power, Commit to holiness in every relationship, No matter how small the interaction, Holy holy holy, may we be. Rabbi Jill Berkson Zimmerman
Morning Meditation: A Poem
A poem for these times: If you have a sensitive heart
I’m guessing your heart is
bruised these days –
maybe even broken.
When The World Is Too Much
Poetry helps. Especially poems like this one, “Lie Down” by Nancy Paddock. She reminds us to stop, breathe, be. (I’m not wild about the ant part, but ok.) Taking time out each day to just BE can be part of a Gratitude Practice that profoundly affects your health and wellbeing and helps remind you that …
