The text discusses the Mishnah tractate Bikkurim, focusing on Chapter 3's visual description of the Shavuot procession and the communal journey to the Temple to offer first fruits.

Haim Gouri's poem "I Live at This Time in an Old Book" reflects on living in an old country intertwined with Jewish history, exploring themes of old age, hope, and the eternal struggle of the Jewish people.

Rabbi Avraham Eliyahu Kaplan, a talented and revered Jewish scholar born in Lithuania in 1889, left a profound impact through his teachings, writings, and music.

In this poem by Rachel Mennies titled "The Leaves," she reflects on solitude and resilience through the metaphor of leaves facing challenges.

The organization Yetzirah: A Hearth for Jewish Poetry, founded by poet Jessica Jacobs, provides a supportive space for Jewish poets and writers to explore and showcase their work through poetry readings, networking, and assistance in publishing.

In February 2024, a study was conducted with 90 Jewish poets and translators, focusing on the definition of Jewish poetry in contemporary America and the reception of Jewish poets in the literary world post-Oct.

"The Hebrew Lips" is a poem reflecting on the tension within Jews between the harshness of biblical texts and the reverence for human life inherent in the Hebrew language.

In these two poems from "Knock-knock," Owen Lewis explores Jewish themes and questions.

In this article, Elhanan Nir, an Israeli poet and writer, reflects on the need for Jewish artists and writers to find new ways to express and grapple with the profound changes and challenges facing the Jewish community in the aftermath of recent violence and insecurity.

In the poem "Kaddish for the Living," the author explores the experience of facing her mother's dementia with both tenderness and grief.

The author presents two poems that explore the relationship between God and the world.

Richard Michelson, author of "Sleeping as Fast as I Can," engages with various topics in his latest book of poetry, including the rise of antisemitism, political polarization, Black-Jewish relations, and the quest for God.

The first-ever Yetzirah Poetry Conference brought together more than 50 Jewish poets with the aim of creating a community space and support network for Jewish poetry.

This collection of poems by Linda Pastan, published in Moment Magazine between 1975 and 2015, covers a range of themes and topics.

Moment Magazine has published an interview with Linda Pastan, a poet who recently passed away.

In this poem titled "The Deed," Yehoshua November reflects on his personal journey as a Jew.

In 2022, the Lehrhaus team published over one hundred original pieces, becoming a center for conversations and ideas in the Modern Orthodox community.

This article discusses the debate over how to translate Hebrew poetry, or piyyut, in prayer books.

This collection of five poems by Ben Corvo explores the turning of the year from Elul to Tishrei in Jewish observance.

Shmate magazine was a Jewish publication that covered a wide range of topics related to Jewish identity, history, and current issues.

"You Need a Poem" explores the importance of poetry in various moments of life, from childbirth to times of uncertainty and celebration.

Maya Pindyck's upcoming collection of poems, But the Orange Tree, explores themes of parenthood and the poet's relationship with her parents, particularly her mother.

"Kivnei Maron" is a poem written during the Ten Days of Repentance by a speaker who was quarantined in Jerusalem after returning from a family emergency in America.

This article reflects on Leonard Cohen's Jewish legacy and cautions against co-opting him into a conventional framework of Judaism.

This article discusses the intentions of Rav Elhanan Nir for Rosh Hashanah, focusing on his series of four poems entitled "Intentions" (Kavvanot).