By Martin Nakell From a novel-in-progress: Carcass of the Lion. In an 1897 Pogrom, Herschel Davidowicz, age 6, witnessing the murder of his mother, goes mute. A Wunder Rebbe tells Herschel (now 10) that he needn’t speak. He can write. Wunder Rebbe: “Why do we love Torah? We love Torah because it is the story […]
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Echoes of Elul, Day 23: In the Beginning Our Children Saw…
Early Childhood Center Our preschool teachers suggested the children contribute to Echoes of Elul this year. The children were read stories and poems about: growth and new beginnings. These concepts were discussed and what they mean to each child. The following are drawings that represent their interpretation of growth and renewal for the new year. […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 22: Murphy
By Mike Rubin It has been three weeks and tears still flow from my eyes when I say Murphy’s name, when I think about our walks together, when I look at his photo… Murphy was more than just a dog to me… I have had other dogs – and all were special – but none […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 21: Sometimes
By Angela Holmes Sometimes we pull away from trials of the heart and/or psyche with little emotional residue. Sometimes we learn from a trial, emerging with new insight that we can put in our pocket for the “next time.” But this “sometime” we have been living, has been the sometime of physical, mental and emotional […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 20: On My 80th Birthday…
By Rita Zipnick I celebrated my 80th birthday on July 14th, 2021. The occasion put me in a very reflective mood. As I thought back on my years on this beautiful place called earth and especially the United States, I realize how much I appreciate the freedom to be a Jew. Central to my faith […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 19: On the Menu
Hollis O’Brien When the High Holy days are near, I have many mouthwatering memories of the food my grandmother used to make. One of my favorites was her stuffed cabbage. She had the time to carefully make individual stuffed cabbage olls for her appreciative family., However, these days our lives are so busy, we rarely […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 18: MOONSHINE
By Risè Kirbo The old mantle clock on my dresser read 9:00 PM. Only a few hours until I would pass into a new decade of my life. I was feeling impatient and restless. Frequent glances at the clock did nothing to assuage my anxiety as the time seemed to be moving in slow motion. […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 17: From Chagall to Gratitude
Donna Wolffe This photo is in my living room, where my pictures in needlepoint of the Chagall Jerusalem Windows are depicted. It was a ten-year project. I feel great gratitude every time I see them and live with them. These are the ways I am grateful: For the trip to Israel in 1986, where I […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 16: Reflections from the Lake
by Caron Winston As I sit at the edge of the lake and watch a family of ducks and a family of loons swim around looking for food, I think about all the people who are also looking for their next meal. Many of us are fortunate to have no worries about where our next […]
Echoes of Elul, Day 15: The Sounds of Service
By Norm Rosen 6:30pm Friday evening on the TBS patio outside the living room: Deep dive into Shabbat evening services. The day is seasonably hot, but kindly shadows have overtaken, bringing balmy comfort. The week has been long, the days longer, and everything seemed demanding, and oh so hectic. My eyes have a life of […]