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Pleasantly surprised to receive an actual medal. Thank you, Independent Publisher Book Awards. Thank you, CCAR Press / CCAR. And thanks to all who had a hand in creating this book. Find “These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah” at thesewords.ccarpress.org.

Tu B’Av was an ancient day of matchmaking & joy when young people would go into vineyards searching for their true love. Today, Jews have made it into a day to celebrate love in all its forms. May you find ways to express, share, & deepen your love in any & all of its many forms.

As Shabbat is “returning to her distant place,” may we listen and find hints of its holiness throughout the week. Shavua tov.

Rochester friends. Go hear Michael Miller in concert Wednesday evening. He’s playing three songs that we wrote together! Michael Miller

How do we praise God during a period of political distress and uncertainty? "Hallel in a Minor Key" combines the traditional Hallel service with new liturgy by Alden Solovy and music by Sue Radner Horowitz. ravblog.ccarnet.org/2023/08/praise…

As we read from Shof’tim, we encounter the imperative: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof.” The repetition of the word “tzedek” reminds us of the importance of pursuing justice in Jewish tradition. May "tzedek” echo in our week, moving us towards righteous action. Shabbat Shalom.

As the Havdalah ritual connects us with wine, spices, and light, may our senses awaken to the beauty, sweetness, and possibility of the week to come. Shavua tov.

As the High Holy Days approach, liturgist Alden Solovy shares powerful words about forgiveness from his new book “These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah.” • Order the book at thesewords.ccarpress.org

This week's podcast is a very raw conversation with Alden Solovy (To Bend Light) in Israel about life in Jerusalem, about sadness and anger, and about the ways that words can bring meaning and connection. podbean.com/eas/pb-7s9kn-1…

Thank you, Baruch Frydman-Kohl .

The New Year may be arriving soon, but for many of us -- especially the families of the hostages in Gaza -- it is still Oct 7. A link to three poems about the posters of hostages that are ubiquitous here in Israel: tobendlight.com/2023/12/poster…

If all goes according to plan, tomorrow I will help harvest red grapefruit. Here I am in an avocado grove... For more prayer poetry, go to tobendlight.com

“This Joyous Soul" is the CCAR Press 'Book of the Month,' they’re offering a 20% discount through January at joyous.ccarpress.org. Use the code 20JOYOUS at checkout. Read a new, just-published-today author Q&A here: ravblog.ccarnet.org/2024/01/new-pa…

From the ‘things I’ve never packed to go to the States before’ department… #youbetheirlight cards, #BringThemHomeNow necklaces, and a printout of more than 40 new prayer poems resulting from terror and war… #bringhershhome #bring_hersh_home #ReleaseTheHostagesNow

As a reminder that CCAR Press is offering a 20 percent discount on "This Joyous Soul: A New Voice for Ancient Yearnings" through the end of the month, here's a sampler of what you'll find. Order at joyous.ccarpress.org, using the code 20JOYOUS at checkout. CCAR

CCAR Press is offering a 20 percent discount on "This Joyous Soul: A New Voice for Ancient Yearnings" through the end of the month. Order at joyous.ccarpress.org, use 20JOYOUS at checkout. CCAR

CCAR Press has been hard at work to get Alden Solovy's ENTER THESE GATES: MEDITATIONS FOR THE DAYS OF AWE out in time for the chagim. I'm excited to share that the book trailer is here and books will ship in September. Now available for preorder! vimeo.com/980784608?shar…

Celebrate the release of “Enter These Gates” on Thurs, Sept 5, at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT. I’ll be in conversation with my friend Rabbi Brigitte S. Rosenberg, Senior Rabbi at United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, MO. Register: ccar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

REMINDER! Join us on Sept 11th as acclaimed Jewish poet, Alden Solovy leads a one-hour adult education session on Unetaneh Tokef/The Power of Day, followed by readings from his latest book! Open to the community! RSVP to [email protected] or call 845-454-2570.