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About me
Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to share my thoughts and ideas to inspire positive change that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
Poetic Aperture is for me and for you. I often write just to process the swirling activity inside, but I also hope to inspire COMPASSION, COURAGE, and WONDER in you and support you on your journey of elevating the everyday.
I am a rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. I am fortunate to have an amazing 15-year-old daughter and a supportive husband of 22 years.
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… reading in bed, candles, diving into a new project, learning something new, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, hearing my daughter laugh, starting a new book, finishing a book, organizing, floating on my back in the pool and staring at the sky, writing, craft supplies, photography, poetry, a good massage, knowing smiles, singing along to the radio, getting things done, comfy bedding, hot chocolate, paying attention to the details, libraries and bookstores, campfires, astronomy, finding beauty in the everyday, impromptu road trips, quiet, journaling, learning about myself, waking up and reading in bed (preferably with coffee), home, interesting flowers, affection, Sleepytime tea, capturing a moment in time with my camera, true laughter, soft rain.
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Tag Archives: antisemitism
Israel: the ultimate Us vs. Them
The Palestinian conflict is one of the most complicated in the world. I have so much to say about it that I’ve decided not to say much at all. My personal love for Israel is historical and mystical. It has … Continue reading
March reading report
This month was insane as far as school work goes. I can barely keep up with the readings and assignments! I just turned in a huge 31-page paper and feel a sense of relief that’s off my plate for now. … Continue reading
Freedom under threat: warning signs (Sacks #3)
We are discussing Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ 1995 book Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence. Read Monday and Tuesday’s posts and catch up on the entire Freedom under threat series starting here. Each day this week, we are tackling one … Continue reading
Freedom under threat: It Could Happen Here
“Lincoln dismissed the idea that a foreign power could stamp out American democracy. But there was another danger worth ruminating over: Americans themselves.” Hate crimes. Antisemitism. Religious freedom. Free speech. Racial justice. Criminal justice reform. Education equity. Women’s equity. Voting … Continue reading
Freedom under threat: hate theories and altruistic evil – a series
Protests in Ottowa with hate symbols Synagogues, schools vandalized; worshippers attacked A bible teacher sharing antisemitic methods Students in Alabama doing the Nazi salute Attacks in New York, banning books about the Holocaust and slavery, taking away voting rights, more … Continue reading
A year later…
One year ago today, October 27, a shooter killed 11 people from 3 congregations in the Tree of Life building in Squirrel Hill. So many thoughts are circling in my mind and the best way to process them? Write! First … Continue reading
