Krias Shema and Its Brachos #3

This edition of Tehillim provides an innovative interlinear translation, allowing readers to follow the Hebrew text while understanding the English translation. It includes commentary from classic sources and features a unique layout to maintain concentration during prayer.

Pirkei Avot is part of the Mishnah and contains the favorite moral advice and insights of the leading rabbinic scholars. It is unique in that it deals solely with ethical and moral principles, rather than legal matters. The text includes sayings attributed to sages from Simon the Just to Judah haNasi, emphasizing proper ethical and social conduct, and the importance of Torah study. It is studied widely in Jewish tradition, often one chapter each Sabbath afternoon during the spring and summer months.

In this powerful gathering of poems, Brenda Shaughnessy weaves a tapestry of literary heritage and intimate reflection. She pays tribute to women artists and mentors, including Dadaist artist Meret Oppenheim and the young choreographer Lauren Lovette. The title poem explores an intense touchstone relationship with Tanya, while other poems delve into memories of the women who set her on her artistic path. The book features flowing stair-step tercets that expose moments of spiritual and intellectual awakening, her love of art, and the written word, ignited by conversations with other women across time and space.