Israeli Poetry in the Wake of October 7 – July 12, 2024
Friday, July 12 – Hartman Day 4 Today was a hard day. Rachel Korazim taught us Israeli poetry written after October 7. It’s devastating and a glimpse into the heart…
Responding to Devastation – July 11, 2024
Thursday, July 11 – Hartman Day 3 The learning is becoming emotional, moving from the head to the heart. Melila Hellner-Eshed, a master teacher of Torah and especially Zohar, explored…
The Calling of Particularism – July 10, 2024
Wednesday, July 10 – Hartman Day 2 One of the joys of studying in Jerusalem is the people I encounter. Studying at Hartman I’ve reconnected with colleagues and met new…
Torah – July 9, 2024
Tuesday, July 9 – Learning Begins I awoke early this morning in Jerusalem and went for a run before sunrise from my hotel to the US Embassy. The hills of…
Silence – July 8, 2024
Monday, July 8 – Arriving in Jerusalem Arriving in Israel feels eerily normal, as if there is no war. There are no sounds of rockets, planes, or bombs (at least…
Connections – July 7, 2024
Sunday, July 7 – Leaving Boston Saying goodbye to Sarah and Aleza had more trepidation than my last trip to Israel in April 2023. Sarah said: be safe. Don’t do…