(Reposting this poem from last year's #blogElul, because I really like it.)
What do I
know?
Facts
Dates
Weights
Measures
Phone numbers
Birthdates
Ideas
We are a
collection of
data.
What do I
really
know?
The touch of her fingertips
The feel of his breath
The light in his eyes
The presence of
love.
This I know.
The Jewish month of Elul, which precedes the High Holy Days, is traditionally a time of renewal and reflection. It offers a chance for spiritual preparation for the Days of Awe. It is traditional to begin one’s preparation for the High Holy Days during this month with the Selichot, the prayers of forgiveness. We look to begin the year with a clean slate, starting anew, refreshed. All month, along with others, I'll be blogging a thought or two for each day to help with the month of preparation... I will be blogging here, and sharing #Elulgram photos on the same themes at imabima.tumblr.com. Follow me on twitter @imabima for all the #BlogElul posts, not only mine but others' as well! Read more about #BlogElul here.
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