The Jewish Poets Collective

I hope those who observed had a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast. 
And as times speeds on, we’re nearly at Sukkot, the first full day of which is October 7, which is also the two year anniversary of the attack against Israel by Hamas and Gazan civilians. The amount of death, suffering, and destruction that’s occurred since 2023 is more than most of us can comprehend. Sadly, there are also painful divisions within our own community over the war, and my sincere hope is that in the coming months the Jewish Poets Collective will be a space where we collaborate and build a community around our love of poetry and our respect for one another, because at the end of the day, no matter what our views are on the war, we as a community are facing frightening antisemitism, and we are stronger together than apart when facing collective discrimination and violence.

In other news, I’ve been busy editing the second issue of the Jewish Poets Collective Journal, with a (hopeful) release date of October 12, which more or less coincides with the one year anniversary of the Jewish Poets Collective! More on that later. 
Maybe some reminiscing, some gratitude for those who have supported me along the way, and maybe even an 80s sitcom-style montage of the past year. 
Well, no montage, I’m afraid. But definitely the second issue of the journal and loads of gratitude..

Finally, while I have your attention, don’t forget to register for Maxim Shrayer’s poetry reading on October 19. Register to attend here.
The first Rosh Chodesh virtual open mic poetry reading, featuring Donna Spruijt Metz is October 23. Register here.
I’m super excited for this and can’t wait to hear people read their poems!