Tag Archives: God
Conjugations of God
by Ilan Braun (Le Tour-du-Parc, Brittany, France) There is no past or imperfect tense In the Creator’s Utterance Everything is present and perfect What has been proclaimed at the Dawn of Time Still rings hollow to our ears The Creator … Continue reading
Filed under European Jewry, poetry
“Oh, Wow, Oh, Wow, Oh, Wow!”
by Mel Glenn (Brooklyn, NY) “Oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow!” – Purported to be Steve Jobs’ last words. Did you see something? Or someone? Visionary on earth, did your far-flung sight earn you special access, a quick peek into … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry, poetry
On Creativity
by Mel Glenn (Brooklyn, NY) Dribbling my pen in the poetic backcourt, I am urged by my Cosmic Coach “to let the game come to you. Creativity is such a fickle bounce of the ball; you can’t force your shots. … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry, poetry
What’s God’s Name?
by Jennifer Singer (Sarasota, FL) When someone says “I don’t believe in God” the obvious question is, “Which God don’t you believe in?” Often the answer is a third grade version, something like, “a guy sitting in the clouds with … Continue reading
A Life
by Mel Glenn (Brooklyn, NY) It’s possible to miniaturize my essence by examining the contents of my desk drawer filled with junk. To wit: writing notebooks, bank statements, Swiss Army knife, business cards, glasses case, stamps, address book – a … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry, Jewish identity
Believing in God
by Jennifer Singer (Sarasota, FL) Had an interesting conversation today with my friend Geoff Huntting, aka Rabbi Huntting. We were commenting on the conundrum of not believing in God and yet being comforted by God-talk. I’m always happy to talk … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry
Finding My Place
by Mel Glenn (Brooklyn, NY) Standing outside the temple, I hesitated at the door, deciding whether I would enter for the High Holidays. “You speakin’ to me?” I asked when I thought I heard Him inside my head, beckoning me … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry
The Diner
by Mel Glenn (Brooklyn, NY) God’s sitting at the next table over, amid the noontime rush, consulting the menu the angelic waitress has placed before him. I wonder what he’s ordering, what celestial meal will be to his liking. There … Continue reading
Filed under American Jewry, Jewish writing
