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poems
Yiddish poems from ‘Recovering Yiddish Culture in Los Angeles’
Jewish Journal
May 25, 2016
Yiddish poems by Los Angeles writers
Poet ponders what transpired after photographer’s shutter clicked
Jewish Journal
November 24, 2015
The 1913 photograph by August Sander on the cover of Adam Kirsch’s third book of poetry, “Emblems of the Passing World: Poems After Photographs by August Sander” (Other Press), shows two young women in high-necked blouses gazing at the camera over cups of morning coffee.
Poem: On Her Deathbed, Bessie Beckoned My Mother Close
Jewish Journal
November 11, 2015
A poem by Patty Seyburn
Chana Bloch’s new poems on art, life and the old world
Jewish Journal
January 9, 2015
Great anticipation and much pleasure always accompany the release of a new book of poetry by a major poet.
Three new kids’ books, and some poetry for adults
Jewish Journal
September 18, 2014
Books for the High Holidays.
Yeladim
Abby Gilad
October 21, 2004
n this week\’s portion, Lech Lecha, we learn about a fight between the shepherds of Abraham and his nephew, Lot. There was plenty of space for everyone, but they weren\’t getting along so it seemed too crowded. Our rabbis teach us that when two people get along, they can be happy together sharing even the smallest of spaces, but when they don\’t, the whole world can seem too small.
Friends Unite to Rock the Classroom
Naomi Pfefferman
August 19, 2004
On a sunny afternoon at Cheremoya Avenue Elementary School in Hollywood, fourth- and fifth-graders rapped to a poem about slavery, accompanied by a ponytailed musician on an African drum.
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