Jewish Poems | Examples of Jewish Poetry

Nine months after October 6, 1973 PM Golda Meir of Israel was history For an intelligence failure colossal She became a political fossil… Fast forward to October 7, 2023 ...

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Border surveillance female scouts their warnings unheeded about an attack, imminent, from Gazan Hamasniks IDF superiors pooh-poohed the risks Prime Minister Netanyahu ignored their reports ...

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Today I hear a jarring circumlocution ‘One solution, intifada revolution’ The first Intifada lasted from ’87 to ‘93 A perilous time to be an Israeli ...

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Some in Israel feel they’re quite grand Only they can hear god’s command They often recite Commandments at night Yet kill and steal Palestine's land Palestinian piazza Includes the West Bank and Gaza Israel's ethnic purge Might let these sites merge At fine hotels like the Plaza! ...

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Good thoughts vs. Bad Thoughts Truth vs. Lies Order vs. Disorder Wisdom vs. Ignorance Wealth vs. Poverty Honor vs. Dishonor When did pride, power and politics Replace justice When did protection become persecution When do politicians pretend to be priest When is instead of land there is an empire When did leaders claim rulership And earthly alliances no longer perfect A cross and a collar A reward to...

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Two thousand five, the Israeli PM thought there he knew the way HE had to get out of Gaza, it's impossible to stay "We can't rule over all these people, and the world will thank us too" So he pulled out Jewish villages, but troubles only grew. Hamas took charge in Gaza, it blamed even World Wars on the...

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14 Coursing! Reflection one, Gematria is revealing, 14 is “Dai”, enough, done? Tzoros are healing, Rav C. Shumulevitz wrote “Con”, Or “With” feeling “Busha” For your missed mission, Tzoros have done annealing, Are no longer needed? Redundant? 14 also is “Zahav” or Gold, Precious as a watershed? Wisdom from Tzoros’ toll? Speaking, thus the rock bled? Small steps, downsize the goal, Reframe anguished cries instead, Wishful thinking? Fatigue taking hold? Mussar to...

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Khaled was a bodybuilding champ in Iran A photo shows a smiling and very strong man Then in Evin Prison, at the mercy of nasty folk His spine fractured, kidneys failed, heart was harmed, leg was broke. Evin is a bad place, 113 degrees and no A.C. I'm sure you can think of better places to be One woman tells us...

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His days he spent pleasantly as befit his soft upbringing running the family business counting the money pouring in leaving the real work to his brother ...

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All a mirage, an aberrant illusion acceptance in America professionally, socially we even became sought-after marriage partners… Educated people seemed...

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They shout ‘Not in my name’ as if for Israel’s self-defense they were to blame They scream ‘Globalize the Intifada’ as if their voices ever mattered They chant ‘Palestine will be ‘free’ from the River...

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From the ancient days when your ancestors walked in sands, in timeless holy Jerusalem, the Western Wall collecting tears and whispered prayers. Lush green hills with bleating sheep, orchards of fruited trees, and children playing. When you make aliyah, as shofars blow throughout the land calling for Shabbat, I'll pray to our God the rest of my days, that you and your family will be safe, dreaming...

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tarnished cup of silver family heirloom wrinkled hands all a-tremble pindrop silence ...

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When missiles fly The Mullahs lie They bide their time To turn the tide Their constant bluster Now short of luster For why we ask No God sent task To build a bomb With feigned aplomb Their word to spread Among the dead They have their place To find God's grace Not trample lives Like stinging hives Fear and temerity No road to prosperity But that's what they seek Control of the meek A proud...

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Christmas in July in Israel is nigh My list of wishes in the Gaza Strip is For every hostage priceless, Too many now lifeless Grieve for Israel’s fallen married ...

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