Let holiness light the way. Jewish prayers, psalms and meditations by @AldenSolovy. Amen.
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REMINDER! Join us on Sept 11th as acclaimed Jewish poet, @AldenSolovy 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.
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CCAR Press has been hard at work to get @AldenSolovy'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?share=co…
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3 poems by my friend @AldenSolovy that have touched my heart. tobendlight.com/2023/12/post…
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This week's podcast is a very raw conversation with Alden Solovy (@tobendlight) in Israel about life in Jerusalem, about sadness and anger, and about the ways that words can bring meaning and connection.
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As the High Holy Days approach, liturgist @AldenSolovy 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
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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.
ALT Image with text which reads: “When you reach the way of spices, Fiery and sweet, Cinnamon and ginger, cumin and cardamom, Inhale with all of your senses. Taste this moment, Mixtures of the familiar and the new, Subtle and strong, Salt and pepper, The way of ending and beginning.” —Alden Solovy, This Precious Life
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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.
ALT Image with text which reads: “Let my acts of kindness and mercy, Tenderness and grace, Charity and forgiveness, Pile up as a mountain of stones, On the scale of righteousness And on the scale of love.” —Alden Solovy, These Words
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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 @AldenSolovy and music by Sue Radner Horowitz.
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As Shabbat is “returning to her distant place,” may we listen and find hints of its holiness throughout the week. Shavua tov.
ALT Image with text which reads: “If you listen, Listen . . . If you listen you will hear Shabbat returning to her distant place, Retreating slowly, quietly, Gently opening the space Between the kodesh and the chol, Between the holy and the routine, Separating eternity from the ordinary.” —Alden Solovy, This Grateful Heart
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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.
ALT Image with text which reads Let the language of your soul Sing all around you, Drawing others into the music, Drawing others into the song, The rhythm of the universe, Which is, was, and always will be Love. —Alden Solovy, These Words
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Pleasantly surprised to receive an actual medal. Thank you, @IPPYAwards. Thank you, CCAR Press / @ReformRabbis. 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.
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Excited to be at my first @accantors / Guild of Temple Musicians Convention in sunny San Diego. Stop by to browse new @ReformRabbis books and say hi.
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CCAR Press is honored to announce that “The Book of Proverbs” by @RavShmuly and “These Words” by @AldenSolovy have each received a silver medal at the 2023 #IPPYAwards @IPPYmag: ccar.co/ippy2023
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.@AldenSolovy, author of “These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah,” discusses the inspiration behind the book, his writing process, and the links between Torah and poetry.
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• Order your copy of "These Words" at thesewords.ccarpress.org
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Missed the conversation between @AldenSolovy and Rabba Yaffa Epstein on "These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah”?
• Watch a recording at vimeo.com/830202057?share=co…
• Order the book at thesewords.ccarpress.org & use code WORDS20 to save 20% through May 31, 2023.
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Join us tonight for a conversation on These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah with @AldenSolovy and Rabba @yaffaepstein. Free to register!
Liturgist @AldenSolovy shares “O You Hills, O You Sands,” one of the many poems included in his new book “These Words.”
• Order: thesewords.ccarpress.org
• Tonight, at 7:30 PM ET, join us to celebrate the release of “These Words.” Register: ccar.co/thesewords-event
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Honored that “These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah” won a silver medal for inspirational/spirituality at the 2023 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Thanks to the judges, CCAR Press, and all who helped bring this volume to life. thesewords.ccarpress.org
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Omer Day 41, Bonding in Bonding: For a bond of love that grows
“Holiness walks with you, my beloved. Your face glows, your eyes shine and beauty surrounds you…” tobendlight.com/2012/03/bles…
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Omer Day 39, Endurance in Bonding: To live in service to others
“Make me a tool of Your hand, an echo of Your voice and a shining lamp of Your love…”
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Omer Day 38, Compassion in Bonding: Living this moment
“…and Your gifts will appear quietly, gently, sweet like morning dew to refresh my heart.”
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